Conan O'Brien Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Address

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Published 2011-06-12

Conan O'Brien, whom The Washington Post has called "the most intelligent of the late-night comics," delivered the main address at Dartmouth College's 2011 Commencement exercises on Sunday morning, June 12.

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All Comments (21)

@Muzammil.S 5 years ago

"in 2000—I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that. But today I tell you that whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality." --Conan O'Brien
@kpbarbee 6 years ago

Wonderful speech by not only a comedy legend, but a man of great intelligence and humility.
@adamrbrown 5 years ago

I love that the Secret Service are cracking up in the background.
@Adlimanoppo 4 years ago

"i once sat in your seat, Literally. last night i snuck out here and sat in every seat, i did it to prove a point, i'm not bright and i have a lot of free time" Godly comedic talent right here
@Charlie-dm5ug 5 years ago

I am 70 years old, and this is the ONLY commencement address I have EVER enjoyed...
@arthurdurham 1 year ago

Guy gets on stage, roasts the college for 20 minutes, ends with sincerity, then walks off with a diploma. What a legened
@Plasticjesus504 3 years ago

"There is nothing more liberating than having your worst fear realized." Now that is profound.
@MichaelBarrett1984 4 years ago

“So late last night, I began.” Truer words have never been spoken.
@ZanderPingu 6 years ago

"...Your perceived failure can become a catalyst for profound reinvention.."
@jfish032 6 years ago

I think my favourite part of the speech is how hard the president laughed at Conan's jokes.
@banderson5676 5 years ago

Conan is better than Carson, Letterman, Leno, Fallon, and Kimmel combined.
@ryanhanley3663 4 years ago

Ah yes, the two languages of the world: English English - Conan O'Brien
@Jack-gu4fc 7 years ago

21:14 "It is our failure to become our perceived ideal that ultimately defines us and makes us unique" - Great fucking quote.
@patrickeom3178 8 years ago

President Kim is having the time of his life
@BlueEyes-WhiteDrag0n 5 years ago

You know a guy is funny when even The Secret Service is laughing in the background
@vic2rvic 4 years ago

"Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen."
@barryryan8267 5 years ago

Did he even look at any notes? Wow...articulate doesn't even begin to describe what I just heard.
@Toxor1986 6 years ago

Wow, Conan never fails to amaze me. What a speech. Barely looking at notes. Fantastic!
@user-jf9im6vv1e 11 months ago

His ability to balance lighthearted jokes with profound insights is truly remarkable. Conan's speech not only entertains the audience but also imparts valuable life lessons that resonate with graduates and viewers alike. His message about embracing failure and learning from it is particularly inspiring. Conan's own experiences in the entertainment industry serve as a powerful reminder that setbacks and disappointments can lead to personal growth and unexpected opportunities.
@chickentowel7036 5 years ago

I've ran out of Conan remotes and I got here. First minute and I'm already hooked. Awesome speech.