Will Ferrell | USC Commencement Speech 2017

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

[nnmartin]

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!!

[kamrank]

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.

[NJAk]

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

[tomorrowtoday]

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!

[psychlos]

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

[cutthroat]

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.

[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!

[satokage]

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

[corndog]

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

[pauljnolan]

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

[chewdustfreeze]

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

[americanbiker]

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.

[CrazyMonkeyProd]

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

[alexaroderick]

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

[castlehillagent]

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...

[godsuuill]

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!

[scottcoachlife]

"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."

[ashleypg]

"You will never not be afraid." ❤