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Oprah Winfrey's 2008 Stanford Commencement Address

Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and philanthropist, spoke to the Class of 2008 at Stanford's 117th Commencement on June 15, 2008. Winfrey drew on experiences from a career that began in 1976 w...  
 
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alz123alz (3 days ago)
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FaithfulAndTrue1 (3 days ago) Show Hide
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Kirby got a beat down after all this nonsense.
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The commencement was about all of those graduating? or was it about Kirby? Why do people idolize so much actors, tv personalities? Perhaps the wisdom gained from those who move society forward is not valued. We value where the money is , money thrown in the direction of our own entertainment.
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I would have walked out of this joke if this were my graduation.
winkiiV (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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i didn't really like it that she talked so much about kirby..kind of awkward no?
MaximCasioEXZ8 (5 days ago) Show Hide
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i agree
mulambo420 (1 month ago) Show Hide
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Oprah Sucks.
QJBDALLAS (6 days ago) Show Hide
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u suck!!! She the richest woman in the world and DON'T CARE WHAT U Prejudice people think!!!!! She is changing the world, u only change your clothes..lol
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Dyslexic?
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She is the best

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