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Amy Poehler (the 'blonde Tina Fey') shares words of wisdom with Harvard grads
"Parks and Recreation" funny lady Amy Poehler shared some of her greatest life advice with Harvard University's Class of 2011 on Wednesday (May 25) at the annual Class Day for graduating seniors. Even before taking the podium, Poehler earned laughs (with help from a quick witted student, Scott Levin-Gesundheit) by flipping the middle finger. According to on hand sources, the student introduced Poehler as the "blonde Tina Fey."
Below, find some of the funniest moments from Poehler's speech:
- "You're here because you someone gave you strength: God, Allah, Buddha, Gaga. Whoever you pray to."
-"If I wanted to give advice as an actor: Don't do it. Don't be one. There are too many. Sorry no more room at the inn. I bet you're great, just work with the human genome."
-"I cannot stress enough that the answer to a lot of your life's questions is often in someone else's face. Look at people's faces. They will tell you amazing things. Like if they're angry, nauseous, or asleep."
-"You never know what's around the corner unless you peek. Hold someone's hand while you do it, you'll feel less scared. It's much more fun to succeed and fail with other people. You can blame them."
-"When you feel scared, hold someone's hand, look into their eyes. When you feel brave, do the same thing. You are here because you're smart and brave, and if you add to that kindness and the ability to change a tire, you almost make up the perfect person."
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I thought it was a great speech, really heartfelt.
Comment to Amy Poehler. Love you Amy. Please don't change.
As a considerably less successful actor, I have to agree with her second comment. There are 10,000 of us in Toronto ALONE!
She is sooo amazing, love her so much, she's beautiful and funny and just wow!