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Conan gives high school commencement speech

by Adam Finley, posted Jul 8th 2006 1:01PM

conan o'brienEvery high school graduation speech is exactly the same chain of cliches and navel-gazing pabulum. This is why Conan O'Brien should deliver every commencement speech at every high school in the nation. He'd have to do some kind of molecular split in order to accomplish this, but I think it would be worth the scientific and ethical risks. Recently he gave the commencement speech at Stuybesant High School, and you can watch both parts here and here. There's plenty of Conan's signature humor, but he also offers some sage advice to the students, all of which are at that point when they feel they must have their entire life planned out right now. A truly great speech, and for you readers who are getting ready to graduate high school, I recommend you check it out.

Thanks to Tucker for the link.

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Jon

He also gave a very funny speech at a Harvard graduation several years ago. See http://www.february-7.com/features/conan.htm (text only, no video).

July 09 2006 at 9:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tony Scida

Rachel m.,
Call it and find out (then let us all know)!

July 08 2006 at 10:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rachel m.

Was that really his phone number?

July 08 2006 at 4:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jgreene

he is awesome i cant wait for him to take over for jay.

July 08 2006 at 3:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Borat

It truly is a great speech. It's hilarious, and gives some great advice at the same time.

The one he gave at Harvard was also brilliant. The only reason I will be watching the Emmys is because Conan will be hosting.

July 08 2006 at 1:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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