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!!
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.
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."
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!
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!
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.
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!
awesome and inspirational!!!! What a honor for him to return to his alma mater to give such a personal account of his journey after college!!! these students will always remember this moment!!!
I stumbled across this video by accident. Not paying attention to the auto select feature and then hearing the university president announce Dr. Will Ferrell led to me make the decision "I can always click away to something else if I don't like it". But the artful way he wove comedy, hard-earned wisdom gained from some of his hard luck moments, and encouraging remarks gave me an appreciation for Will Ferrell the person that I never had for his Saturday Night Live persona. You never know who, what, when or where you'll find that special "something" or "someone" that will help you along the way to the next big step in your journey. For some of us, this video could fulfill that wonderful purpose.
Will was laying it down! He was getting to what matters more than any amount of knowledge or skill in any field of human endeavor. Emotional intelligence- empathy and compassion for other people! 85% of any gig is people skills! To all current students and USC alumni be the best version of you that you can and enjoy the journey! I salute you all!
omg for 30y I couldn't "connect" with this song but it took Will Farrell - of all people Will Farrell - at an SC commencement to finally hit me! It takes a context, I suppose, and works even 3 decades later. I now truly appreciate the depth, the strength and gravity of this immensely beautiful, immensely powerful love song.
I was initially skeptical, but am pleasantly surprised by his speech. I give him much credit for speaking with sincerity and giving good advice about the journey to and the meaning of "success'. Not what I'd imagined he'd say...but I wholeheartedly relate to and agree with his address. Keep throwing darts, Mr Ferrell.....I mean, DOCTOR Ferrell ! ...wink....
Will you did an awesome speech and showed us you never gave up, kept at it until you made it, and then some. Hope all the grads can be as motivated and do great things in their lives.
OMG!!!! My FAVORITE commencement speech EVER! What a gift Will Ferrell is to all of us! I haven't laughed this hard at a speech in a LONG time! LOVE him so much!!!
castroy64 LOL I knew you were a trump turd! Hey, you tired of winning yet? Did you graduate from Trump University? How is that healthcare plan going for you? 🤣 I love it. I got some tears for you here, bud! Laughing away!!
castroy64 I never said anything about Hilary. You and Trump seem to be still stuck on that one. I love how your Carrot Cake Commander has nothing better to do than tweet about all people he dislikes. He can't run a successful business let alone this country. I don't mind him wasting his weekends golfing instead of actually trying to pass bills.
A million times better than when Bill Nye spoke at my commencement. this speech had encouraging and wise words for all disciplines. thank you will ferrell
To this day, there still hasn’t been a better speech than Will’s. I wish it was longer, I can’t stop laughing and it’s the 11th time I have watched this lol
USC grads. Especially the class of 2017. Will Ferrell is right. It is also a general principle that applies to all young people finding their way. Take his advice. Fight on. Life is a journey. Others have said this before. But I feel it needs to keep being repeated. Especially when you get in those "down days" and nothing seems to work. I was class of '92 Cal Poly SLO. Years of down days. Now the wind has picked up. The sails are full and I am heading to wherever I am heading.
I'm just graduating from college and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with my life and I'm also moving back with my parents so it is good to hear that a legend like Will Ferrell was clueless as well and moved back in with his mother.
He killed it 😂👍 For gods sake. Who wants a boring speech at his graduation, when u can have a true motivating, inspiring and funny one 🤷♂️ ...life is serious at many points but one should be grateful for the good moments and enjoy them.
Instant like. Wonderful speech and inspiring speaker. Very unfortunate to see many students lacking excitement and paying constant attention to their phones instead of enjoying this unique moment.
Right on! I laughed so many times. Will, we adore you! I loved this speech, I have see so many commencement speeches always too much about serious bs. This was seriously funny! Great singing! Loved it.
My friend woke me up in a panic saying I srsly don't know what I'm doing! in trying to figure out life together the best thing I could say was "lets through lots and lots of darts" - thank you - I keep saying that to my self over and over again and keeps me going!
I laughed a lot and it was a heartfelt speech as well. How is there 980 dislikes? As a people we need to reach out and find that 1% among us who are just miserable and need help.
I didn't get a university degree. I am not very highly educated. Hell, for someone who's been studying English since I was a small child in another country I still can't express myself as proficiently as I would like to. But to the people who keep making fun of graduates and young people who chose university as their path post-high school: have respect. It takes a lot of strength of character and patience and perseverance to end a university course of study. Studying IS work, and students do that work for the most part of their day, every day, sundays included. It's a tough job and not everyone can do it - hell, I couldn't do it. So college and university students all over the world have my respect. The fact that college is expensive is not your fault, but it's the fault of a system that gives too much importance to hoarding money on the backs of the working class. It's not someone's fault if they have to survive in really tough conditions (and I'm talking mostly about poor or middle class kids who *really* struggle to pay their student loans). It's the government's responsibility to help them achieve the level of education they deserve and have the skills for. There is really no biggest shame than being in charge of a system that could help people achieve their best versions of themselves, and won't. Anyway, back to Will Ferrell: this speech was brilliant, but then again I think I've never seen this guy not leave an audience in stitches. It takes incredible preparation and discipline to be able to set up jokes and deliver the punchlines with perfect timing every single time, or recover hilariously if they do fall flat. And I think comedy is also important if not vital for any society's health. Laughter is important not only as a mirror to hold up to the mass and the culture it creates, but as a literal coping mechanism to deal with the difficulties of life. The world needs so many people like Will Ferrell, Steve Carell and the late Robin Williams. Every time a comedian decides to take this path, it's not only a job but a service they do to the community. Everyone in this video deserves respect, and you owe it to them especially if you never got to where they stood in this clip. Look up to people who achieve things, they all can be a great inspiration for us all.
Great inspirational speech and all, EXCEPT for the part where he says 'Don't listen to critics'. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Critics are our friends. They show us our faults". Even though sometimes I've had harsh critics, I've always appreciated those who took the time to correct and criticize me.
I think the people complaining about the graduation are people who do not want to put the time and effort into getting something like what all these students got. You might think Will Ferrell as a speaker was bad, but who cares about your opinion. You can clearly see all of these successful students being very very happy and full of joy. The only sickening thing here are not the students, nor is Will Ferrell. It is you.
Of the millions of commencement speeches.....99.9 will be forgotten. To this class, you were blessed as this speech will never be forgotten. "I am prepared to do minor surgery"
My fave part of this speech is when he said, that someone will film him in their phone, a You Tube video of him being dragged out of (hopefully he said) United Airlines, screaming, “Call Max Nakias, president of USC! He told me that I am a doctor!”. I laughed harder watching President Nakias laughing hysterically at Will! Dr. Farrell deserves that doctorate degree from his alma mater, because he seems to be a great guy, who successful at not only career, marriage & fatherhood, but also being a successful human being. It warms my heart to find out that he gives back to his friend from his fraternity, who is a cancer survivor & has a scholarship program for people with cancer. Will helps his friend’s charity, & his friend was always showing up to Will’s comedy shows to cheer him on. So everyone! Let’s do what Will does for life- keep throwing darts at the dart board! ❤️
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!!
nfinitiduck congratulations on your accomplishments!!
thanks man i appreciate it!
that is so sweet! well done on everything!! 😊
I double majored in political science and business.
nfinitiduck aye man that's what my major will be. any advice ? is business a good pairing ?
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.
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.
One of the best commencement speeches I have ever heard. Will Ferrell is an amazing human being.
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Loved the speech & this meaningful quote:
"Enjoy the process of your search without succumbing to the pressure of the results."
Was anybody else staring at how well the mic was staying perfectly hidden inbetween his shirt?
I was too mesmerized by his octoganal beret to notice that...
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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."
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!
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!
*Dr. Ferrell
Can't ask for any better than that. I envy you I love will Ferrell.
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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.
Only a guy like Will Ferrell can make a 25 min commencement speech so entertaining.
I think it was awful and disgusting to tell people to get in his van and perform surgery on them.
I've never heard such a long sleeve that never once lost extreme humor. LOVE IT!!!!!!! SO LONG!!! WOW!!!
There will never be another Will Ferrell. Protect this man at all costs
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!
awesome and inspirational!!!! What a honor for him to return to his alma mater to give such a personal account of his journey after college!!! these students will always remember this moment!!!
Stunningly brilliant, humble and hilarious.
The voice of an angel! A mix between Jesus and Fergie...
Matt Turner This is going to sound weird but...im pretty sure he I saw him take the shape of a unicorn
крест Лапотников it's a quote from step brothers numb skull
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the songbird of a generation
Matt Turner 😂
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...
Agreed. Interestingly enough, one of my favorite of his roles is one of his serious ones when he did Stranger Than Fiction. Really creative movie
"You will never not be afraid." ❤
I stumbled across this video by accident. Not paying attention to the auto select feature and then hearing the university president announce Dr. Will Ferrell led to me make the decision "I can always click away to something else if I don't like it". But the artful way he wove comedy, hard-earned wisdom gained from some of his hard luck moments, and encouraging remarks gave me an appreciation for Will Ferrell the person that I never had for his Saturday Night Live persona. You never know who, what, when or where you'll find that special "something" or "someone" that will help you along the way to the next big step in your journey. For some of us, this video could fulfill that wonderful purpose.
1) He's funny.
2) He gave a damn good speech.
Will was laying it down! He was getting to what matters more than any amount of knowledge or skill in any field of human endeavor. Emotional intelligence- empathy and compassion for other people! 85% of any gig is people skills! To all current students and USC alumni be the best version of you that you can and enjoy the journey! I salute you all!
He has the voice of an angel.
A mix between Fergie and Jesus.
He's been called the songbird of his generation.
its so beautiful. i cant even look at him right now :-(....
SithScorp Is that a step brothers reference?
for a second there..he actually took on the form of a unicorn for a second
What an utterly fantastic public speaker and amazing human being he is!
omg for 30y I couldn't "connect" with this song but it took Will Farrell - of all people Will Farrell - at an SC commencement to finally hit me! It takes a context, I suppose, and works even 3 decades later. I now truly appreciate the depth, the strength and gravity of this immensely beautiful, immensely powerful love song.
I was initially skeptical, but am pleasantly surprised by his speech. I give him much credit for speaking with sincerity and giving good advice about the journey to and the meaning of "success'. Not what I'd imagined he'd say...but I wholeheartedly relate to and agree with his address. Keep throwing darts, Mr Ferrell.....I mean, DOCTOR Ferrell ! ...wink....
Will you did an awesome speech and showed us you never gave up, kept at it until you made it, and then some. Hope all the grads can be as motivated and do great things in their lives.
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This Dr.anchorman is simply a legend.
The only Doctor who never fails to make me laugh when he cracks jokes
Will Ferrell is wonderful !!!
Imagine him as a Dad and Husband. Hilarious! Just naturally witty!
Oh shut up you stupid bitch
this man is a genius in his own way. props to you Will
"Enjoy the process of your search w/o succumbing to the pressure of the result."
3:15 a faint cowbell can be heard, I respect that person
This is a wonderful commencement address that everyone can enjoy.
That was awesome! Love you Will Ferrell!
OMG!!!! My FAVORITE commencement speech EVER! What a gift Will Ferrell is to all of us! I haven't laughed this hard at a speech in a LONG time! LOVE him so much!!!
castroy64 You seem upset. Misery needs company.
castroy64 LOL I knew you were a trump turd! Hey, you tired of winning yet? Did you graduate from Trump University? How is that healthcare plan going for you? 🤣 I love it. I got some tears for you here, bud! Laughing away!!
castroy64 I never said anything about Hilary. You and Trump seem to be still stuck on that one. I love how your Carrot Cake Commander has nothing better to do than tweet about all people he dislikes. He can't run a successful business let alone this country. I don't mind him wasting his weekends golfing instead of actually trying to pass bills.
Check out Conan O'Brien's speech from a few years ago too, it's excellent.
disco you fucker. I tried to wipe the hair off my screen!
I laughed and I cried. So beautifully entertaining and genuine.
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A million times better than when Bill Nye spoke at my commencement. this speech had encouraging and wise words for all disciplines. thank you will ferrell
As a comedian, you are always funny to everyone. As an inspirational leader you inspire. You rock Will Ferrell.😉
So inspirational, I laughed my ass off! Congrats, DR. Farrell!
No worries! Dr. Ferrell can reattach that in his "surgical center".
Dr Chad Smith
To this day, there still hasn’t been a better speech than Will’s. I wish it was longer, I can’t stop laughing and it’s the 11th time I have watched this lol
By far the greatest commencement speech ever.
If our commencement speech in high school was this entertaining, I may have remembered it!!! Love you did this for the Class of 2017!!
USC grads. Especially the class of 2017. Will Ferrell is right. It is also a general principle that applies to all young people finding their way. Take his advice. Fight on. Life is a journey. Others have said this before. But I feel it needs to keep being repeated. Especially when you get in those "down days" and nothing seems to work. I was class of '92 Cal Poly SLO. Years of down days. Now the wind has picked up. The sails are full and I am heading to wherever I am heading.
I'm just graduating from college and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with my life and I'm also moving back with my parents so it is good to hear that a legend like Will Ferrell was clueless as well and moved back in with his mother.
You're the man will ferrel! Thank you
I love the part where he talks about his wife and kids being his true success
Congratulations Dr. Ferrell 👏🎓
Make me proud baby 😘💜
Congrats to all the grads and alumni great job, God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will was so funny!
He killed it 😂👍
For gods sake. Who wants a boring speech at his graduation, when u can have a true motivating, inspiring and funny one 🤷♂️
...life is serious at many points but one should be grateful for the good moments and enjoy them.
Brilliant speech...thanks Dr Will....
He is my personal hero. I absolutely love this man.
Instant like. Wonderful speech and inspiring speaker. Very unfortunate to see many students lacking excitement and paying constant attention to their phones instead of enjoying this unique moment.
Will Ferrell's an effing LEGEND!
Dr. Ferrell you mean.
Right on! I laughed so many times. Will, we adore you! I loved this speech, I have see so many commencement speeches always too much about serious bs. This was seriously funny! Great singing! Loved it.
I love how people hate on a hilarious guy just because people messed up in school and are jealous
Yeah, but can they perform minimal invasion surgery from a windowless van? I think not!
Whenever I'm about to give up or feel doubt, i watch this and im back on track. All the way from South Africa.
This speech was funny, meaningful and motivational! Wonderful speech Dr. Ferrell!
Will Farrell is so brilliant! Loved his commencement speech!
So lucky that one of my favorite comedian came to my commencement address
Wow. He is funny this guy ! Amazing individual and one heck of a public speaker!
the best graduation present ever 😂😂😂
❤❤❤ loved every second of that.!I'm going to watch again 😍 ❤️ 💕 thanks Dr Ferell
Great job, Will Ferrell!!!✌🏻
Julianne Meisen fart
Dr. Farrell.
His kids are growing up with a legend for a dad. Imagine your friends quoting movies your dad starred in. Crazy.
I want a movie with him parenting his kids. I feel like that would be hilarious.
How prescient of you. Its called Daddy's Home. Or were you being ironic?
Don't call me Dad, call me Dr. Ferrell. Priceless.
My friend woke me up in a panic saying I srsly don't know what I'm doing! in trying to figure out life together the best thing I could say was "lets through lots and lots of darts" - thank you - I keep saying that to my self over and over again and keeps me going!
This is one of the few times you get a chance to see a few snippets of Will Ferrell totally out of his normal character. The real Will Ferrell.
Beautiful speech included humor and inspiration two amazing virtues
Dr. Ferrell, are you able to deliver babies? My wife is due in five months! haha. This speech was amazing!
Wow, commented a little too soon.. I guess he can! hahah
This is more relevant after the nasty editorial about Dr. Jill Biden.
Here is Will.
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I laughed a lot and it was a heartfelt speech as well. How is there 980 dislikes? As a people we need to reach out and find that 1% among us who are just miserable and need help.
Its the fucking Catalina wine mixer but I gotta get me some boats and hoes
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Success is truly giving more of yourself... Well done.
This mans just dropped the hottest commencement speech of the century
That guy has so much heart. Love.
Longest TH-cam video I've ever watched but loved every minute. Your the man Will thanks for the inspiration
How is this the longest video you have ever watched
Wow. Totally nailed the high note!
Honestly, he sings better than most people!
What a funny, intelligent and inspiring speech. Plus, I never knew he could sing so well.
long live Will Ferrel
I went to the University Of Toronto so this American commencement speech stuff with celebrities always amuses me.
What a legend
I wish Will Ferrell did my school's commencement speech
I didn't get a university degree. I am not very highly educated. Hell, for someone who's been studying English since I was a small child in another country I still can't express myself as proficiently as I would like to.
But to the people who keep making fun of graduates and young people who chose university as their path post-high school: have respect. It takes a lot of strength of character and patience and perseverance to end a university course of study. Studying IS work, and students do that work for the most part of their day, every day, sundays included. It's a tough job and not everyone can do it - hell, I couldn't do it. So college and university students all over the world have my respect. The fact that college is expensive is not your fault, but it's the fault of a system that gives too much importance to hoarding money on the backs of the working class. It's not someone's fault if they have to survive in really tough conditions (and I'm talking mostly about poor or middle class kids who *really* struggle to pay their student loans). It's the government's responsibility to help them achieve the level of education they deserve and have the skills for. There is really no biggest shame than being in charge of a system that could help people achieve their best versions of themselves, and won't.
Anyway, back to Will Ferrell: this speech was brilliant, but then again I think I've never seen this guy not leave an audience in stitches. It takes incredible preparation and discipline to be able to set up jokes and deliver the punchlines with perfect timing every single time, or recover hilariously if they do fall flat. And I think comedy is also important if not vital for any society's health. Laughter is important not only as a mirror to hold up to the mass and the culture it creates, but as a literal coping mechanism to deal with the difficulties of life.
The world needs so many people like Will Ferrell, Steve Carell and the late Robin Williams. Every time a comedian decides to take this path, it's not only a job but a service they do to the community. Everyone in this video deserves respect, and you owe it to them especially if you never got to where they stood in this clip. Look up to people who achieve things, they all can be a great inspiration for us all.
Great job Will! Love your work
Laughter is the best medicine. Lighten up ya'll.
I love when his kids stand up you can hear all the girls in the crowd go awwwwwwwww
Great inspirational speech and all, EXCEPT for the part where he says 'Don't listen to critics'. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Critics are our friends. They show us our faults". Even though sometimes I've had harsh critics, I've always appreciated those who took the time to correct and criticize me.
I think he meant dont bend to the will of your critics, just do your thing.
1990 is a long time ago, damn. Chris Ferrell you did a great job.
Great speech, great choice of speaker.
Congratulations graduates and Dr. Will Ferrell!
I think the people complaining about the graduation are people who do not want to put the time and effort into getting something like what all these students got.
You might think Will Ferrell as a speaker was bad, but who cares about your opinion. You can clearly see all of these successful students being very very happy and full of joy.
The only sickening thing here are not the students, nor is Will Ferrell. It is you.
Amazingly perfect send-off message!
bro who thought will ferrell would be as aspiring as he was. that shit was so encouraging
that was awesome... what a great comedian and beautifully human too!
SERIOUSLY, havne't even watched the first 1 minute yet, and its the best speech of all time!!
Of the millions of commencement speeches.....99.9 will be forgotten. To this class, you were blessed as this speech will never be forgotten. "I am prepared to do minor surgery"
I was there!
My fave part of this speech is when he said, that someone will film him in their phone, a You Tube video of him being dragged out of (hopefully he said) United Airlines, screaming, “Call Max Nakias, president of USC! He told me that I am a doctor!”. I laughed harder watching President Nakias laughing hysterically at Will! Dr. Farrell deserves that doctorate degree from his alma mater, because he seems to be a great guy, who successful at not only career, marriage & fatherhood, but also being a successful human being. It warms my heart to find out that he gives back to his friend from his fraternity, who is a cancer survivor & has a scholarship program for people with cancer. Will helps his friend’s charity, & his friend was always showing up to Will’s comedy shows to cheer him on. So everyone! Let’s do what Will does for life- keep throwing darts at the dart board! ❤️
Dude, he must be the best dad.
Dr. Farrell 😉 did his wife & handsome princes for sons very proud, & of course, making them laugh their asses off! 😆
RESPECT, dude has a gift and is grateful to embrace it.