Aaron Sorkin's Commencement Speech - 13 May 2012

Aaron Sorkin '83, screenwriter of the Social Network, used his particular blend of wit and principles to deliver a stirring commencement address for our 158th graduation ceremony on Sunday, 13 May 2012.

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[rawkus1167]

Sorkin coasting along is still better than anything any of you have ever even attempted ever. In any field. The man has a way with dialogue and rhythm that anybody who knows good writing will recognize. Many great writers tell the same story over and over with slight variation. Sorkin lays out his obsessions and personality in everything he writes, that is why he is so acclaimed. If you don't like it that is fine but the talent this man possesses in his fingers is outstanding.

[mickys333]

I won't ever be a lazy harp seal again!

[henrybc7]

Best screenwriter I've ever had the pleasure to listen to :)

[Nils Franco]

Sorry, full of himself? He's one of the best scriptwriters out there. He's sharing the way his education and experience at Syracuse prepared him for life. That's what they do.

[walterreally]

The guy was full of himself but atleast he was honest unlike the majority of commencement speakers out there.

[Jon Daniel]

I'm here because I have to study a series of commencement speeches for my final tomorrow.. whatta night.

[SuperHiddenaccount]

great speech

[cheatdath]

He looks like Steve Jobs

[Maricela Bensley]

Interesting speech folks.

[Nils Franco]

A speech from a speech scriptwriter. Gorgeous.

[Peter Cordwell]

Wonderful speech. I'm more Boston Legal than West Wing one but he's done some great stuff. The Newsroom struggles a bit but (another but) it's got some gems. Presumably, Georgetown is the college's sporting opponents (?), a bit like Charlton and Millwall in SE London.

[skinny326614]

18 people changed their minds