May 10, 2003 Westchester, CA
(Thanks to ksmith for letting me know the correct location)
Two pics above were from Coco, thanks!
Mel's Speech for commencement(excerpt)
"I could hit you with a dozen cliche today.
Follow your dreams. Fight for what you believe inuntil the cops show up."
"Perfect happiness is not attainable in this imperfect world we live in.
This creates a void, and people seek to fill that void with relationships, drugs, alcohol,
or workI hope you look to fill that void in an unlikely place.
Treading boldly where you would rather not and inhabiting the place that seems most likely not
to fill the void is often where peace can be found."
"Right or wrong you have to step up to the plate, even if you don't know what you're doing.
It's 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspirationWhat's the worst thing that can
happen? Failure. And failure can be a springboard to success.
Don't be afraid to fail. What happens if you don't take a chance -- nothing! "
"I hope you can learn not only to love yourself and those who love you,
but to love those who don't love you.
If you can do that, your life will be rich and full in ways the world can never make it."
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