Will Ferrell | USC Commencement Speech 2017

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Comedic actor and USC alumnus, Will Ferrell, delivered the 134th commencement address at the University of Southern California on May 12, 2017. #USCgrad

[@nnmartin94]

There was nothing better than getting this guy after a hard week of finals and a tough four years of college... it was a good graduation treat. You can get motivational speeches any time on youtube, but I'm so so glad I was there in person to be entertained and congratulated by this icon!!

[@ZackGeragosian]

nfinitiduck congratulations on your accomplishments!!

[@nnmartin94]

thanks man i appreciate it!

[@sarkaseborova9471]

that is so sweet! well done on everything!! 😊

[@nnmartin94]

I double majored in political science and business.

[@mattguz55]

nfinitiduck aye man that's what my major will be. any advice ? is business a good pairing ?

[@NJA2k8]

Was anybody else staring at how well the mic was staying perfectly hidden inbetween his shirt?

[@dirtroad5637]

I was too mesmerized by his octoganal beret to notice that...

[@thomasyoung7286]

I am now

[@perryjoseph9872]

NJA2k8 word

[@KK-gn8nm]

I was lol

[@dominicsamson1]

I'm already Doomfist 🎶

[@kamrank575]

As a USC grad, I am happy that the school chose one of the funniest guys around for this occasion. He is awesome. Inspiring story.

[@psychlos21]

One of the best commencement speeches I have ever heard. Will Ferrell is an amazing human being.

[@Stacy-gt7kc]

the best is kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqmlgn98gcqcbZI///

[@Raina_1125]

Its the fucking Catalina wine mixer but I gotta get me some boats and hoes

[@Jacob-wh8nh]

raina wut

[@Raina_1125]

Jbrewskie guess you've never seen stepbrothers

[@WeThePeople_FJB]

raina Fuckin love stepbrothers

[@sammi508]

Best comment ever 😂😂

[@trevordallas]

raina LMAO! Prestige Worldwide!

[@cutthroat795]

Only a guy like Will Ferrell can make a 25 min commencement speech so entertaining.

[@KLUJICS]

Genius use of comedy and humor. He is a master of comedy and is able to share life changing moments. What a great celebrity commencement speech. Love the honorary doctorate and how he would use it to his advantage.

[@pauljnolan1000]

1) He's funny. 2) He gave a damn good speech.

[@tomorrowtoday4839]

Our daughter graduated this year from USC, so we saw this wonderful commencement address. A great thanks to Will Ferrell, and to USC. Thank you for all that you are doing!

[@unlocked6352]

*Dr. Ferrell

[@TheTribal85]

Can't ask for any better than that. I envy you I love will Ferrell.

[@ancat2521]

Steve Parry I

[@jacquelinesternberg8461]

So inspirational, I laughed my ass off! Congrats, DR. Farrell!

[@AnonymousAnonymous16309]

No worries! Dr. Ferrell can reattach that in his "surgical center".

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Dr Chad Smith

[@dr.johnnysins]

I loved this speech from former professional baseball player and drummer for RHCP, Will Ferrell

[@castlehillagent3232]

He's a comedic genius. Well he's always made me laugh anyway. I love the way he's never afraid to completely "commit" to his roles...

[@RDSports5]

Agreed. Interestingly enough, one of my favorite of his roles is one of his serious ones when he did Stranger Than Fiction. Really creative movie

[@CrazyMonkeyProd]

The voice of an angel! A mix between Jesus and Fergie...

[@petelauman4551]

Matt Turner This is going to sound weird but...im pretty sure he I saw him take the shape of a unicorn

[@troymontero9794]

крест Лапотников it's a quote from step brothers numb skull

[@aileraguilar3976]

Matt Turner w

[@jacksanchez8022]

the songbird of a generation

[@MonkeypodFPV]

Matt Turner 😂

[@SithScorp]

He has the voice of an angel.

[@jamescowan1313]

A mix between Fergie and Jesus.

[@natelber]

He's been called the songbird of his generation.

[@4sh024]

its so beautiful. i cant even look at him right now :-(....

[@cianwalsh7063]

SithScorp Is that a step brothers reference?

[@DragoonRyRs]

for a second there..he actually took on the form of a unicorn for a second

[@satokage9354]

Loved the speech & this meaningful quote: "Enjoy the process of your search without succumbing to the pressure of the results."

[@scottcoachlife5443]

"Enjoy the process of your search w/o succumbing to the pressure of the result."

[@KemptonLam]

10:35 Fascinating story! Love Will! 17:10 "What if I never tried at all?!" 22:50 "Enjoy the process of your search without succumbing to the pressure of the result. Trust your gut. Keep throwing darts at the dartboard. Don't listen to the critics and you will figure it out."

[@djpfarner9670]

3:15 a faint cowbell can be heard, I respect that person

[@allesasmart]

Thank you, Will Ferrell. This 52-year-old recent Masters grad has heard your message and will continue to throw the darts until I get through the fear and complete my Juris degree... great voice by the way!

[@bodeymcconville6160]

I love how people hate on a hilarious guy just because people messed up in school and are jealous

[@raniasidhu557]

Yeah, but can they perform minimal invasion surgery from a windowless van? I think not!

[@SassySilverSisters]

Will Ferrell is wonderful !!!

[@CrystalKinchen7]

Imagine him as a Dad and Husband. Hilarious! Just naturally witty!

[@jodeytailor7462]

Oh shut up you stupid bitch

[@arisespiritu4162]

this man is a genius in his own way. props to you Will

[@dustinharrison3491]

I love the part where he talks about his wife and kids being his true success

[@americanbiker7568]

My best friend was living at the Delta Tau Delta House when Will was there and when I would stop by in my patrol car (I was a Deputy for LA County) Will would always come out say hilarious stuff like “if i had drugs in my room you would have to have a warrant to search for them right?”. I went to a volleyball event at the fraternity and everyone was looking up at one of the balconies and Will was stark naked cheering on one of the teams. Long before he was famous my friend Rick was telling me stories about the hilarious stuff this guy would pull off. Years later I ran into him at Paramount Pictures where I was a threat assessment investigator, and he remembered me and we spoke at length. Truly a kind man and a rare talent.

[@alexaroderick5896]

I've never heard such a long sleeve that never once lost extreme humor. LOVE IT!!!!!!! SO LONG!!! WOW!!!

[@corndog984]

There will never be another Will Ferrell. Protect this man at all costs

[@ashleypg1708]

"You will never not be afraid." ❤

[@ragingfiip]

Will Ferrell's an effing LEGEND!

[@Orcinus1967]

Dr. Ferrell you mean.

[@ednarus9276]

I was initially skeptical, but am pleasantly surprised by his speech. I give him much credit for speaking with sincerity and giving good advice about the journey to and the meaning of "success'. Not what I'd imagined he'd say...but I wholeheartedly relate to and agree with his address. Keep throwing darts, Mr Ferrell.....I mean, DOCTOR Ferrell ! ...wink....

[@godsuuill1]

What ever you feel about him, He IS ...SUCCESSFUL! I bet someone in that graduating class was inspired and no one in that class will forget! Let this MASTER ENTERTAINER do what he does best in the City of Dreams!

[@trevordallas]

Stunningly brilliant, humble and hilarious.

[@rjpearsonIV]

USC grads. Especially the class of 2017. Will Ferrell is right. It is also a general principle that applies to all young people finding their way. Take his advice. Fight on. Life is a journey. Others have said this before. But I feel it needs to keep being repeated. Especially when you get in those "down days" and nothing seems to work. I was class of '92 Cal Poly SLO. Years of down days. Now the wind has picked up. The sails are full and I am heading to wherever I am heading.

[@duo1314]

So lucky that one of my favorite comedian came to my commencement address

[@wig4usc]

Great job, Will Ferrell!!!✌🏻

[@Oscar-uj3rb]

Julianne Meisen fart

[@bodaciouscowboy]

Dr. Farrell.

[@RobbieBackpacking]

Dude, he must be the best dad.

[@stressmuffin]

Dr. Farrell 😉 did his wife & handsome princes for sons very proud, & of course, making them laugh their asses off! 😆

[@patmoran6446]

This is one of the few times you get a chance to see a few snippets of Will Ferrell totally out of his normal character. The real Will Ferrell.

[@BerserkerCade77]

I want a movie with him parenting his kids. I feel like that would be hilarious.

[@Orcinus1967]

How prescient of you. Its called Daddy's Home. Or were you being ironic?

[@raniasidhu557]

Don't call me Dad, call me Dr. Ferrell. Priceless.

[@EarlsFamilyVlogs]

Dr. Ferrell, are you able to deliver babies? My wife is due in five months! haha. This speech was amazing!

[@EarlsFamilyVlogs]

Wow, commented a little too soon.. I guess he can! hahah

[@Anne--Marie]

This is more relevant after the nasty editorial about Dr. Jill Biden.

[@jayfire1190]

Here is Will. www.bitchute.com/video/3zypezrMwCf0/

[@matthewm.4603]

His kids are growing up with a legend for a dad. Imagine your friends quoting movies your dad starred in. Crazy.

[@alsmarantamilano5925]

Congratulations Dr. Ferrell 👏🎓

[@dlo__3929]

Make me proud baby 😘💜

[@bellemitchellwood7893]

OMG!!!! My FAVORITE commencement speech EVER! What a gift Will Ferrell is to all of us! I haven't laughed this hard at a speech in a LONG time! LOVE him so much!!!

[@alexaconrad4244]

castroy64 You seem upset. Misery needs company.

[@alexaconrad4244]

castroy64 LOL I knew you were a trump turd! Hey, you tired of winning yet? Did you graduate from Trump University? How is that healthcare plan going for you? 🤣 I love it. I got some tears for you here, bud! Laughing away!!

[@alexaconrad4244]

castroy64 I never said anything about Hilary. You and Trump seem to be still stuck on that one. I love how your Carrot Cake Commander has nothing better to do than tweet about all people he dislikes. He can't run a successful business let alone this country. I don't mind him wasting his weekends golfing instead of actually trying to pass bills.

[@discostoo]

Check out Conan O'Brien's speech from a few years ago too, it's excellent.

[@PotatoeChipz]

disco you fucker. I tried to wipe the hair off my screen!

[@angelicaxrs]

A million times better than when Bill Nye spoke at my commencement. this speech had encouraging and wise words for all disciplines. thank you will ferrell

[@okapmeinkap7311]

omg for 30y I couldn't "connect" with this song but it took Will Farrell - of all people Will Farrell - at an SC commencement to finally hit me! It takes a context, I suppose, and works even 3 decades later. I now truly appreciate the depth, the strength and gravity of this immensely beautiful, immensely powerful love song.

[@cashben]

To this day, there still hasn’t been a better speech than Will’s. I wish it was longer, I can’t stop laughing and it’s the 11th time I have watched this lol

[@sylviasmith7936]

the best graduation present ever 😂😂😂

[@erikasnow2104]

awesome and inspirational!!!! What a honor for him to return to his alma mater to give such a personal account of his journey after college!!! these students will always remember this moment!!!

[@pichiwilla]

I laughed and I cried. So beautifully entertaining and genuine.

[@westerling8436]

Fake

[@granvillewalkerjr.8394]

I stumbled across this video by accident. Not paying attention to the auto select feature and then hearing the university president announce Dr. Will Ferrell led to me make the decision "I can always click away to something else if I don't like it". But the artful way he wove comedy, hard-earned wisdom gained from some of his hard luck moments, and encouraging remarks gave me an appreciation for Will Ferrell the person that I never had for his Saturday Night Live persona. You never know who, what, when or where you'll find that special "something" or "someone" that will help you along the way to the next big step in your journey. For some of us, this video could fulfill that wonderful purpose.

[@adig478]

weirdly awesome.....

[@onefatstratcat]

The two words that should be engraved his headstone :)

[@user-ce4fz8ij2e]

what else to say? This Dr.anchorman is simply a legend. The only Doctor who never fails to make me laugh when he cracks jokes

[@theshift2010]

As a comedian, you are always funny to everyone. As an inspirational leader you inspire. You rock Will Ferrell.😉

[@MrMagicman19]

Honestly, he sings better than most people!

[@even200x]

By far the greatest commencement speech ever.

[@Truly1Tom]

Will was laying it down! He was getting to what matters more than any amount of knowledge or skill in any field of human endeavor. Emotional intelligence- empathy and compassion for other people! 85% of any gig is people skills! To all current students and USC alumni be the best version of you that you can and enjoy the journey! I salute you all!

[@RobertLow18]

What an utterly fantastic public speaker and amazing human being he is!

[@rayrude5705]

I wish Will Ferrell did my school's commencement speech

[@MrUberuaga]

This mans just dropped the hottest commencement speech of the century

[@iTimestretcher]

That was awesome! Love you Will Ferrell!

[@russianboy2]

He killed it 😂👍 For gods sake. Who wants a boring speech at his graduation, when u can have a true motivating, inspiring and funny one 🤷‍♂️ ...life is serious at many points but one should be grateful for the good moments and enjoy them.

[@lukeboone7714]

Beautiful speech included humor and inspiration two amazing virtues

[@pauljacoby5690]

This is a wonderful commencement address that everyone can enjoy.

[@Thorhmrs123]

You're the man will ferrel! Thank you

[@brookecupkieseiver6028]

Will Farrell is so brilliant! Loved his commencement speech!

[@saragoldstein1595]

Amazingly perfect send-off message!

[@RobbieBackpacking]

This speech was funny, meaningful and motivational! Wonderful speech Dr. Ferrell!

[@mikonda]

He is my personal hero. I absolutely love this man.

[@johntatum1951]

Brilliant speech...thanks Dr Will....

[@jonifetterman4898]

If our commencement speech in high school was this entertaining, I may have remembered it!!! Love you did this for the Class of 2017!!

[@mermaidbarbie6898]

Congrats to all the grads and alumni great job, God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will was so funny!

[@nicklastname2549]

Will you did an awesome speech and showed us you never gave up, kept at it until you made it, and then some. Hope all the grads can be as motivated and do great things in their lives.

[@westerling8436]

Ok bot

[@mightyaaru8970]

@@westerling8436wat how dat a bot

[@markgray8075]

that was awesome... what a great comedian and beautifully human too!

[@wannellalawson4001]

Will is one of my favorite actor. This is how you have commencement. You go Will. I am waiting for your next movie

[@jennifermarshall4780]

Right on! I laughed so many times. Will, we adore you! I loved this speech, I have see so many commencement speeches always too much about serious bs. This was seriously funny! Great singing! Loved it.

[@sandrafortenberry8844]

Laughter is the best medicine. Lighten up ya'll.

[@Mein01]

Great job Will! Love your work

[@fyhyfdhsdfhfdh3375]

thanks for the speech

[@CarissaProductions]

I was there!

[@emmaa2863]

He made graduation day a million times better!!!! Thanks will!! We are now all part of the Trojan family ❤️

[@pumpkin9916]

His people skills are off the charts, seriously

[@EverestExperts]

Wow. Totally nailed the high note!

[@oops262686]

I see him and I start laughing every time 😂

[@herczeus9341]

I went to the University Of Toronto so this American commencement speech stuff with celebrities always amuses me.

[@Stamenu88]

Whenever I'm about to give up or feel doubt, i watch this and im back on track. All the way from South Africa.

[@ccbalexander]

That guy has so much heart. Love.

[@GhostlyNova]

What a legend

[@Grim-R34p3r]

long live Will Ferrel

[@gandaya900]

Instant like. Wonderful speech and inspiring speaker. Very unfortunate to see many students lacking excitement and paying constant attention to their phones instead of enjoying this unique moment.

[@BH21206]

Loved it !! Thanks for the post

[@ocwaveoc69]

After watching Conan O'Brian's Dartmouth commencement speech, and then this, I realize how clever and brilliant Conan's speech was. Conan's speech is at a few notches above Will Ferrell's.

[@MildManNerd]

Pure class! Congraduates!

[@Sbannmarie]

Will’s the best! What a cool dad.

[@karenpcumbie]

Success is truly giving more of yourself... Well done.

[@TheresaLongo]

This is a great speech. Funny too.

[@colinsvail7956]

I just dont understand how people are mad at how Will Ferrel gave a speech to a bunch of students, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, damn if this could happen to me I would be happy, hes funny.

[@Orcinus1967]

It was a great lesson about setting your fears aside, not letting naysayers stand in the way of your dreams, and perseverance. And it was funny, and everybody who was there will remember it for his Whitney Houston rendition, always. Always. Like forever. What is there to dislike. Some people have a sense of humor... If only a sense.

[@reidkd11]

RESPECT, dude has a gift and is grateful to embrace it.

[@GrammyVulture]

Congratulations graduates and Dr. Will Ferrell!

[@CoachingHigher]

He's freaking hilarious. Never gets old!

[@JinderAtwal]

SERIOUSLY, havne't even watched the first 1 minute yet, and its the best speech of all time!!

[@benkata]

They say, always end on a song. He wrote this speech perfectly!

[@djrandomwalker7656]

three years ago I was sitting in the audience, how time flies