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  • 0:15 he looks exactly like jim carrey.. I hope This man i in heaven because he was a truly amazing person.

  • great guy with a big heart

  • i normally do not like white people and the shit they have to say, but in highschool we had to watch this stupid shit 50 times i swear this shit was annoying as hell, but he was a good person lol ( and no i am not black so dont get ready to say the N word u crackers)

  • @jajabinks1611 racism is a product of ignorance.

  • ( cont'd ) ... I am 42 with 2 kids - my son turned 5 on Sat and my daughter is 2. My Grandfather died yesterday at 94. His legacy to me is pretty much identical to this... working hard and not complaining while you are doing it. At this moment, I DON"T have cancer or any type of terminal cancer. my Mom died at 58 6 years ago .

    I owe it to Mr. Pauch to do what it is I have to do because I can - and I will.

  • I have been enthralled with this man since I first heard of him appearing on Oprah to reprise his "Final Lecture" speech to his students. I have since watched as much as I can to learn in his words what has insipred him in his life - he has moved me greatly.

  • Wow, this man is a Hero

    

  • If i could just have half of your ambition.....:( RIP

  • this guy stayed so strong to the end........awesome stuff

  • really inspiring this has highlighted my day

  • You gotta be less than a human being to dislike this video, or this guy.

  • @cirogalli - Agree'd. I'm hoping that the dislikes are some sort of YouTube glitch or something.

  • Wow what an incredible man is all I can say. I am very touched everytime I watch the lectures and this one yes definitely brought tears to my eyes. I lost my father and to have been able to listen to his life lessons anytime I wanted God I would give that for the world. The family is very fortunate to have what he left behind...for those of you who have not lost a family member remember to make the most of all that you have while you can.

  • and leave the rest for karma, and your dreams will come to you. Nothing is certain, life is uncertain but death is the only certain for every beings. Before about 3 night ago i saw his speech. I wrote these 7things i learn from Buddha's teaching in my writing books, so when i watch his speech, i was very happy for all human beings can have such a chance to influnce by a big great Buddha like Randy. Why karma takes control of every cycle, because this how the world form. This has no conflct with

  • to understand, learn, and use karma cycle to make good changes in their destiny. i don't get pay, and i won't take your anything for charges. Helping others is our job and wisdom. What i see Randy is he has a greatest love inside, and he delivers the best message about karma to all beings. what he tries to deliver was 1st HAVE THE RIGHT FAITH, 2nd THINK THE RIGHT WAY, 3rd SPEAK THE RIGHT WORDS , 4th USE THE RIGHT TIME, 5th DO THE RIGTH THING, 6th MAKE THE RIGHT EFFORTS, 7th LIVE THE RIGTH WAY

  • have this man to leave all of us. There are not too many of you know how important karma to all of sentient beings. It takes control of every bit of matters of everyone's life. karma is a cycle, and it is the turth of the nature.What start the karma then? Your mind. Mind makes world. Mind plus all the knowledges you learn from education makes the cycle of your and others karma. I wish i could have meet this person, because i help people by chance to get heal from sickness by teaching them how

  • Amituofu to Randy and his family. i saw his speech by accident last night. The last thing he mention at his speech catch my most attention. He said " do the right thing, and let karma take care of the rest, and dreams will come to you." i am a Buddaism. Buddaism is an education and not a religion at all. My english is not very good, but i wish i can help this man in all kinds of way, and also the rest of all others people who saw his speech. It is such a very big lost for all sentient being to

  • His lecture and this remains my best you tube ever. Until now it was "Validation", a short black and white movie clip. Being an occassional smoker, I feel guilty... Not smoking may not keep you safe from cancer, but smoking has a chance to take you there. No healthy person have a right to smoke ! Look at all the people who would walk to the moon and back, if something would take their disease away !

  • My dad died of cancer 14 yrs ago and mom tells me that he wanted me to be an engineer and he even saved money for my studies. i dont have the fortune of having his video , but am sure he would have been the same like you professor. i graduated last year from an engineering college ...

  • Congrats i am also an Engineer, good tidings and best of luck in the future. I know you made dad proud.

  • @And0ceans thanks a lot ..

  • If you can watch this without tearing up....you're not human

  • what an inspiration

  • RIP Professor.... You are an inspiration...

  • RIP Professor Pausch. You are an inspiration for us all.

  • Prof Pausch. Legend.

  • Very few people live even after thier death, and Randy you are ONE of them, hats off to you!!

  • Prof Pausch may be a mortal, but he is above human for his courage dealing with his last months that he still wants to contribute.

    May his soul rest in peace

  • Randy Pausch R.I.P

  • When ever I felt frustrated and conplained the life in a different country , I always choose to think about his lecture . It gave me great encourage to regain my strength.

    Thak you .

  • 21 dislikes? Heartless lazy people. This was an amazing revelation to witness.

  • Tears.. Just so inspiring.. heartbreaking.. rip Randy xx

  • For any one that has suffered coz of this fucked up disease, this man is truly an inspiration. Just like Jim Valvano. My mom has just been diagnosed with Ovarian cancer...can not begin to imagine what his family is going through....RIP...for all the cancer victims and survivors and the family, you are in my prayers!!

  • Inspiring

  • @ strruz : the song's Heartbeats from Jose gonzalez

  • This man is more pure than King Arthur was supposed to be.

    I admire how selfless he is.

  • His last lecture is very inspiring! R.I.P, we all miss you!

  • How sad his death was for his students, and how hard it must be for his wife. However, this was an extraordinary person, and I susprect she is extrodinary as well. I share Randy's vocation as an engineer, and wish that I had have been fortunate enough to attend one of his lectures. I have seen his last lecture and I often use humor in mine to keep the audience engaged. I hope his kids make him very proud.

  • he died july 25, 2008

  • is he alive ?

  • R.I.P.

  • what song is in the begining?

    

  • @hotilova56 the knife by jose gonzalez

  • Such an inspiration for me to stay on top of my goals and dreams. Thank you Professor Pausch.

  • All the good people in the world die early, and all the worst people live forever

  • One of the truly inspiring human beings of our time. RIP Mr. Pausch. Prayers for your family.

  • Markneveu's comment seems pretty unfairly reductionistic considering the circumstances. Cynicism is usually a good thing, but you're venturing into the realm of playing the contrarian.

  • @markneveu1 I believe that working w/Disney already was going to give A LOOT of money to his wife. C'mon, this guy's retirement plan was too good, and Im sure that he had a life insurance, do you think he was worried about piling up money for his wife?? trust me, he already had it before he started going out do speeches. Otherwise, he might as well stay w/his family enjoying the last days of his life instead of going out touring!!!!

  • a highly honorable man wif much wisdom to share with de world. :'(

  • live each day as if it was your last...cause someday you´ll be right...

    Randy R.I.P

  • This made me cry. He was such an amazing person.

  • Truly an amazing man. I can't stop crying :'(

  • REST IN PEACE... : ' (

  • what a man....

  • Jesus could have healed him.

  • @losdodgerz

    or Santa Claus

  • 21 ppl who dislike u r the losers the world dnt need. This video is 4 ppl who still wanna make a change in their life & eventually in others.

  • 21 people must not know the feeling of knowing when you're going to die, or the feeling of losing a parent.

  • @schmathify true dat

  • he passed away July 25th 2008 for those who didn't know

  • He made me cry! :'s

  • Awesome person

  • Randy, wherever you are! you are a BIG INSPIRATION for a lot of people! I hope that message keeps spreading as it is KNOW, dylan, logan and Chloe Your dad was a great human being and without knowing him, I know he loved you guys more than anything!!

  • I hate that I had never heard of this man before seeing the last lecture and before his passing. His last lecture could inspire anyone.

  • @JamesTKirkCobain You shouldn't wish death on anybody man. It's not right.

  • The love inside comes out for the family! The love he inspires for hes sons and wife, the love,the love ... is all that matters, cause after all, life is celebrating through love!.

  • The love inside comes out for the family! The love he inspires for hes sons and wife, the love,the love ... is all that matters, cause after all, life is celebrating through love!

  • i have read his book 3 times and cried in all three :')

  • ahh shit. I never cry....

  • Its better to live like a lion one day than a jackal 1000 years.. he lived less but like a lion... yay . .*Respects 4 him * . I loved his last lecture .. and specially the part when he celebrates his wifey's birthday

  • 20 people on this earth can't appreciate life

  • I just watched this video, is he dead now? or what happened?

  • @99attftw He died on July 25 2008.

  • This is an example of a beautiful human being.

  • i balledmy eyes out.this guy was truly incredible

  • wow, I will love this video for ever. My family and myself have a genetic marker for cancer, grandparents, & father died from it. Sister beat it (double mastectomy). Brother working on beating it with colon cancer 60.40 against. Randy;s last lecture and this farewell wow.

  • I cried too.... But I am a tiger too Randy....

  • You see, everyday we meet people dealing with small stuff and overeacting, complaining a lot over small things. Think about what this guy went through. Many others out there. In general, people are not thankful for what they have. They can see, smell, taste, walk, breath without a machine, man, just keep trying. This guy is a hero. He has been through something we all fear the most, the unknown. In my opinion, faith is the only thing will make you get through the uncertainties we face.

  • It's a crying shame that we rely on death to remind us how to live.

  • @blingerninja no its not, have you ever heard of the statement "Begin with the end in mind" Death keeps you in check and lets you know to do things now, not later.

  • @mohammedabshaun But even with that logic, the idea that motivation lies in the knowledge that life will eventually end is depressing. The idea of "living fast, enjoying the moment" becomes overshadowed by the notion that eventually, it will all end. Yes, knowing there is an end sparks motivation, but it's ironic to think "I'm living the happiest life I can because I know sorrow's on the way."

    It's like saying "Enjoy that candy right now 'cause tomorrow, I'm pulling all of your teeth."

  • @mohammedabshaun I appreciate that you've put a positive spin on it.

  • Oh god that last part is so hard to watch..it made me cry just thinking about his kids and how they will watch that exact video someday..

  • what a guy...and what a message. so inspirational

  • ooh maan.....this is soo painful to watch....my fathers younger brother who is 49 yrs old, and has two boys a little older then randys and a baby girl exactly her age, and he is going thru terminal cancer....god this is painful to watch.....i wish i could be with him and show him this video....

  • What a guy, His simple heart is Big! May God be with Yaw! Anyways it is best dicribe in Bible " Our life is like a Vapour!" Its gone as fast as seconds. By watching his video I have learned that to never trust tomorrow! Do all things you want RIGHT NOW!

    Dont put off your dreams in the "Next week when i get a free time" context. PPL DO IT IN THE FUCKING NOW! lmao. ANyways God bless his soul. And I will meet you all of yo ass in heaven so, save the remaing message for afterlife!

  • I came back here because someone replied to my comment.  I saw the video Sep 2010 now it's Jan 2011. I'm 32 rebuilding everything about my life, body, mind etc after I walked away from what should have been a fatal car accident. I have a second chance @ life, but none knows how to give advice on how to live this 2nd chance better than someone who's not given one. My heart races thinking about this video. I live by his words daily & he did change my life. My name is Zadig & I thank you Randy.

  • how amazing for his kids to watch someday when they're adults...

  • Randy Pausch looks like my eighth grade science teacher.

  • He was the best role model i have ever seen a great man

  • Hope his family are doing OK, he set a great example for his kids

  • how does this get dislike, sick people.

  • 16 dislikes?

  • @00038926

    People tend to press in error

  • For me it's an accidental visit to this page and boy I have turned fan of this soul who is living the hearts of many dearones. I am sure his kids will be very proud of him and make him proud. I believe all his emotions are expressing his love for his kids, realizing he is gonna miss the very fun seeing them grow and successful as he has seen many of his students. God has his own plans and we are so helpless in judging his wisdom.

  • Mr. Pausch was given an opportunity to exit this world on his own terms AND leave a legacy -- and he seized it.  Well done, sir!

  • Life is so god damn cruel why does life take away people such as this guy and not other arseholes that kill and rape people etc... It's not fair that life takes him at such a crutel time of his life he has 3 young kids and a loving wife. Sometime i wonder whats the point!!

  • @deezm8. Please watch his full lecture. And then comment again. I think your missing a core point about what the what's fair doesn't mean anything. What matters is what you do with the situation you have.

  • Read his book and keep it close to your heart...learn

  • I cried. You have to live every day trying to be the best version of yourself. Don't waste a moment.

  • @PushyLittleKid while it sounds nice and everything, that's just not a realistic way to view things :p

  • @PushyLittleKid same !

  • this is so sad... such a great man!

  • so sad......RIP Randy.......

  • He has really inspired me at a time in my life that I needed it. RIP to a one in a million human being.

  • I almost cried at the end...

  • You know the saying in The Matrix about viruses and humans. I've always found it so right but we got to admit that all humans or humanity or whatever still got so many fascinating things like love,life,wisdom etc. I hope he is at peace in heaven.

  • it made me cry.

  • it's so touching that i couldn't help myself crying...

  • There are very few people that I've met, seen, or known of "that get it",,,I mean "really get it",,,,,This Guy Got It..!

  • @rubikscube10111 your answer shows how much you know....you @ss O.

  • @guitarfreak73

    tell that to randy who failed to get a check up for cancer

  • @rubikscube10111

    why would he use his cancer for attention if he was going to die soon?

    and if ur really smarter then why are you trolling around on youtube?

    have a fucking heart kid.

  • @rubikscube10111

    Look we're all somebody when life seems forever, and it's easy to have negative feelings towards someone. But it comes to a point, when someone is down to their last breath, you have to see the humanity in them. Humanity is to be human. To be human is to be nothing like anyone else. Whatever happened between the two of you as you claim, the question is, what happened to the humanity in you? With life we show layers; in death we expose our layers. He did that. Compassion!

  • it's 1:30 am. while working on my petroleum engineering assignment, for company i wanted to hear a voice instead of music . I came upon his last lecture because the title said 'dying speech' and obviously a disturbing title. near the end of his speech, i was curious and googled him only to find out he passed away long ago. How sad to discover such a man who's already gone. I wondered about his family. he kept the tears away, but we the viewer or I couldn't. He reminds me what truly matters

  • @zazoolious I hope your assignement went well. Remember what truly matters. Peace~

  • This man was incredibly brave. His courage and strength to face dealth, was a true inspiration. Most people, and I would have prepared my coffin, but he embraced what he had left, and used his time to inspire others. What a kind and giving person. My heart goes out to his chilren and wife. Rest in peace Professor Randy Pausch. You will forever be remembered for your courage and strength.

  • Sometimes saying goodbye is necessary untill meeting again. God in his infinite wisdom will reunite one day all those who are bounded with love

  • Too bad John Coffey from the Green mile couldn`t take the cancer from him and give it to Paris Hilton.

  • @JamesTKirkCobain

    or just take it from him

  • @JamesTKirkCobain

    Truer words have never been spoken.

  • the saddest thing ive seen in a while...

  • Thinking about his wife and his children left behind and grieving, I feel so bad. Hope they live a good life and go on

  • These are the words that spring to mind when I watch this video (or other videos with Dr. Pausch and his wife Jai, such as the interview with Diane Sawyer: moving, inspirational, passionate, and thought-provoking. My thoughts go out to his family.

  • Oh, no, I had no idea his kids were so little. I thought at his age, I just assumed they were at least in their teens.

  • this is beautifully made

  • everytime i watch randy pausch's videos it makes me feel a little comforting because my mom has cancer and she only has a few weeks left to live. shes only 49 too and im 17..sometimes i think its unfair until i watched the last lecture and it made me realize that every single second is important in life.

  • Isn't it ironic that somebody dies who had everything to live for and indeed wished to live, while others live on and on for years and decades of excruciatingly boring, tiresome, and tedious days of empty, sterile existence.

  • @Fersomling Ask me!

  • I had heard about the The Last Lecture but did not see it or read about it until I read Cpt Sullenberger's amazing book, Highest Duty. He co-authored it with Jeff Zaslow.

    Consequently, I purchased the The Last Lecture and Randy's story moved me to tears. God Bless Jai, Chloe, Logan and Dylan.

    Randy, even though I never met you in person, thanks for being an inspiration...

    Rest in Eternal Peace, my Friend...

  • great man.. great person... the world lost a big man a big famliy man a big sience guy... w/e i can say about this person!

  • an inspiration

  • @bahabdoulaye He died. He didn't make a few extra bucks. He worked to provide for his family in his absence. He didn't set out to become a celebrity, he set out to make a difference in the world, for his family. And to reach out to others and make that same difference for them, because I think he realized that in this world, they are also his family.

  • The world needs more people like Professor Pausch.

  • when im starting to act like an idiot , taking life for granted again.. i will watch randys lecture. Thanks for showing me the way. rip mr randy pausch

  • people need to exchange numbers like queers and fight THERE, not here...RIP Randy...

  • My psychology teacher assigned Randy's book to my class. We all groaned. Reading assignments never receive warm receptions in high school. But then she told us about his story and showed us part of his speech on YouTube. I've never seen a group of students so eager to read. What he left behind is truly a great thing.

  • This man is a great man. I respect his sayings and the way he fought for his life and wife and children all good people die young and let me tell u Professor Pausch is a great man

  • he became an accidental celebrity.....but you can see that hes that teacher you liked the most in high school or college, hes the best boss you ever had, it wouldnt have mattered if Randy hadnt done the Last Lecture because those people around him would never forget him, and CMU would honour him for his contribution. I know im thankful that i saw the Last Lecture, even if it was on youtube. I thank God for sharing Randy with us. Rest in Peace Randy, thank YOU

  • @Dyno86 I remember Randy saying its a teachers responsibility to make learning fun...your mention of that favorite teacher in High School reminded me of that.

  • one of the amazing peoples over the world! i think he should get some a nobel prize on his lecture and on his life!

  • @amiel190

    noble prizes aren't post-humorous

    but he was a great, great man

  • im starting not to ever look at comments because it all turns into a fight somehow...RIP... i wish i had the pleasure of knowing you Dr. Pausch

  • this video has changed my life. it shows us that we need to take life for granted. Let ower children live their lifes. Let them be kids. It has really touched my life. Thank you for those words.

  • This person has changed my live. Its so true when he talks about child hood. We should be like that with ower kids. Let be kids, let them live as kids. Let them live.

  • Life is not about what we can accumilate as we get to keep nothing, it is about what we give away everyday to those we love and more importantly to those we find it hard to love, Randy gave all that he could to all those he loved and to many he never knew.

    We find the meaning of life when we live for a reason that is greater than our self.

  • @carbonleader I agree!! 

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  • What does he say at 3:52 before "I dun get tht choice??"

  • @nachigr8 why you asking?  You wanna make fun of him?

  • Professor Pausch found a wonderful way to leave his legacy- to share his life's learnings. Such a precious gift from such a very special human being. Such humility and heartfelt sincerity.

    I hope your lesson will live on in the way we all lead our lives. What a shame it would be otherwise...

    Thank You, may your family be blessed

  • i always literally cry when I see his last words... there's always hope in his mind... courage... a very good example of a father, a teacher and most importantly, a legacy maker!!!

  • The best, coolest person in the world always go out early. It's bullshit. :\

  • Your children will be very proud of you Randy Pausch. :)

  • Im a crude guy, Im straight up with things.. but this guy is just a fucking legend.. live on you legend... live on :(

  • like what the hell am i doing right?

  • Yeah He is my mentor. He is the highest mountain, the wisest person. I agree that Last Lecture is the best book ever. It isn't about the book, it's about one special life, which was for all of us. He gave us more than all science. He proved that everyones life can be amazing, no matter how long it's exist. THE BEST WISHES FOR RANDY'S FAMILY. .. and BEST OF ALL FOR HIM wherever he's now.

  • You have a magic sole................

  • Watch the whole lecture. The best hour and sixteen minutes I have ever spent. This video is compelling but does not do him justice at all.

  • @dgpsx7

    Totally agree, The book is allot better though

  • an excellent human being, a perfect role model!!

  • What an inspiration. Rest in peace x

  • That guy is a mountain!

  • @Elite1987 nothing about this video is funny.  You laugh at a person who died like that?

  • @florencelovme Because, it's not exploitation. It's a shared expirnece we will all have in common, in time and in some way. Oh, this makes you uncomfortable? Good. Now take that sinking feelling in the pit of your stomache of feeling the potential of your own mortality (hence, why it makes us feel uncomfortable) and do something AMAZING with the time you have in your life..That is the purpose....

  • @florencelovme He is a living example that you live life to the fullest to the very end. So many people teach you how to get involved in self destructive things all your life and you never ever truly live, but only exist. This is not exploitation and it's not wrong. You yourself just have to adjust your attitude and your perspective on things.