University of Wisconsin—Madison Spr

University of Wisconsin—Madison Spring Commencement
Kohl Center
May 17 and 18, 2003
Thank you Chancellor Wiley, distinguished platform party, friends, guests and the very reason for our presence here today — the members of the class of 2003.
Before I start my remarks, I’d like everyone just to do something for me. Very simply — so everyone can kind of just get to know everyone else — on the count of three, I’d like everyone to turn around and shake the hand of the person sitting right behind you. One, two, three — right now, everybody, please do that.
So, I guess you still have a few things to learn.
My parents cried when I left for California. Not because I was leaving, (but) rather, I think, because they were afraid I’d be coming back. Not one teacher I ever had in grade school, high school or college would’ve believed that there was even the slightest chance that one day I would be asked to give the commencement address at a major university.
University of Wisconsin—Madison Spring Commencement
Kohl Center
May 17 and 18, 2003
Thank you Chancellor Wiley, distinguished platform party, friends, guests and the very reason for our presence here today — the members of the class of 2003.
Before I start my remarks, I’d like everyone just to do something for me. Very simply — so everyone can kind of just get to know everyone else — on the count of three, I’d like everyone to turn around and shake the hand of the person sitting right behind you. One, two, three — right now, everybody, please do that.
So, I guess you still have a few things to learn.
My parents cried when I left for California. Not because I was leaving, (but) rather, I think, because they were afraid I’d be coming back. Not one teacher I ever had in grade school, high school or college would’ve believed that there was even the slightest chance that one day I would be asked to give the commencement address at a major university.

Many, given the opportunity, would’ve bet large sums of money against it, putting up their homes and children as collateral. Actually, I really like the idea of that, not because I’m vindictive — although in a few minutes I’m going to read the names of all the people in my life who never thought I would amount to anything — but because life should be unpredictable. And I’m very grateful that I never wasted any time trying to become somebody else’s image of what I should be.
So, thirty-one years ago today, I drove from Madison, Wisconsin, to Los Angeles, California. On the way, I passed Camp Randall, where my college graduation ceremony was in progress. I thought about going to the ceremony, but it meant I would’ve arrived in Hollywood one day later, and at the time I just didn’t see the point. I wanted to get there.
Gertrude Stein once said about Hollywood, “When you get there, there is no ‘there’ there.” That’s true. However, there will be a swimming pool and tennis court. In the end, though, it’s probably not enough to justify a life’s journey. Getting there, particularly in show business, is tough enough. You need a combination of talent, ambition, luck and a willingness to tell actors how beautiful they look today.
In retrospect, getting there was the easy part. Finding a “there” there is much harder. So today, before you get into your cars and race off to the rest of your lives, I want to give you some advice on how to get there. And I want to help make sure that when you get there, you find a “there” there.
To that end, I will give you my five rules to think about, quickly forget, but years from now kick yourself for not having listened to.
#1. Don’t think about your future, especially right now. You’ll miss my speech. There will be plenty of time to contemplate your future right after the ceremony, but then you’ll miss all the celebrating and adulation. So just wait until you get home and have a good think about something that will happen in the future that will make you happy.
When I graduated from college, I spent a lot of time thinking about how cool it would be to be on the Johnny Carson show. A few years later, it happened. We appeared on the “Tonight” show, Joey Bishop was the guest host. We were dreadful. For years I ran into people who would stop me and say, “Hey, I saw you on the “Tonight” show. Huh… What’s Joey Bishop like?” Eventually I got over the embarrassment, but I never got those years back — years I spent waiting for some future event to make me happy. I had tricked myself into thinking, “As soon as I get there, I’ll be OK.”
I work in a business where almost everyone is waiting for the next big thing. Sometimes it comes, and sometimes it doesn’t. But it doesn’t matter that your dream came true if you spent your whole life sleeping. So get out there and go for it, but don’t be caught waiting. It’s great to plan for your future. Just don’t live there, because really nothing ever happens in the future. Whatever happens happens now, so live your life where the action is — now. And one more thin

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Kohl Center Spring Commencement May 17 and 18, 2003
Thank You Chancellor Wiley, distinguished Platform party, friends, guests and the very REASON for our Presence here today - the Members of the Class of 2003.
Before I Start My remarks. , I'd like everyone just to do something for me. Very simply - so everyone can kind of just get to know everyone else - on the count of three, I'd like everyone to turn around and shake the hand of the person sitting right behind you. One, Two, Three - Right now, Everybody, please do that.
So, I Guess You still have a few Things to Learn.
My parents cried when I left for California. Not because I was leaving, (but) rather, I think, because they were afraid I'd be coming back. Not one teacher I had in grade school Ever, High school or College would've believed that there was even the Slightest Chance Day one that I would be asked to give the commencement address at a Major University.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Kohl Spring Commencement. Center May 17 and 18, the 2,003th
Chancellor Wiley Thank You, distinguished Platform party, friends, guests and the very REASON for our Presence here today - the Members of the Class of 2003.
Before I Start My remarks, I'd like to just everyone. do something for me. Very simply - so everyone can kind of just get to know everyone else - on the count of three, I'd like everyone to turn around and shake the hand of the person sitting right behind you. One, Two, Three - Right now, Everybody, please do that.
So, I Guess You still have a few Things to Learn.
My parents cried when I left for California. Not because I was leaving, (but) rather, I think, because they were afraid I'd be coming back. Not one teacher I had in grade school Ever, High school or College would've believed that there was even the Slightest Chance Day one that I would be asked to give the commencement address at a Major University.

Many, GIVEN the opportunity, would '. ve bet large sums of money against it, putting up their homes and children as collateral. Actually, I really like the idea of that, not because I'm vindictive - although in a few minutes I'm going to read the names of all the people in my life who never thought I would amount to anything - but because life should. be unpredictable. And I'm very grateful that I Never Wasted any time trying to Become Somebody else's image of what I should be.
So, Thirty-one years ago today, I drove from Madison, Wisconsin, to Los Angeles, California. On the way, I passed Camp Randall, where my college graduation ceremony was in progress. I thought about going to the ceremony, but it meant I would've arrived in Hollywood one day later, and at the time I just did not see the point. I Wanted to Get there.
Gertrude Stein once said About Hollywood, "When You Get there, there is no 'there' there." That's true. However, there will be a swimming pool and tennis court. In the end, though, it's probably not enough to justify a life's journey. Getting there, particularly in show business, is tough enough. You Need a combination of Talent, ambition, Luck and a Willingness to tell actors they Look How Beautiful today.
In retrospect, there was Getting the Easy Part. Finding a "there" there is much harder. So today, before you get into your cars and race off to the rest of your lives, I want to give you some advice on how to get there. And I Want to Help Make sure that when You Get there, You Find a "there" there.
To that End, I Will give You My Five Rules to Think About, Quickly Forget, but years from now Kick Yourself for not having listened to. .
# 1. Do not think about your future, especially right now. You'll miss my speech. There will be plenty of time to contemplate your future right after the ceremony, but then you'll miss all the celebrating and adulation. So just wait until You Get Home and have a good Think About Something that Will happen in the Future that Will Make You Happy.
When I graduated from College, I spent a Lot of time thinking About How cool it would be to be on the Johnny. Carson show. A few years later, it happened. We appeared on the "Tonight" show, Joey Bishop was the guest host. We were dreadful. For years I ran into people who would stop me and say, "Hey, I saw you on the" Tonight "show. Huh ... What's Joey Bishop like? "Eventually I got over the embarrassment, but I never got those years back - years I spent waiting for some future event to make me happy. I had tricked Myself Into thinking, "As Soon as I Get there, I'll be OK."
I Work in a business where almost everyone is Waiting for the next Big Thing. Sometimes it comes, and sometimes it does not. But it does not matter that your dream came true if you spent your whole life sleeping. So get out there and go for it, but do not be caught waiting. It's great to plan for your future. Just do not live there, because really nothing ever happens in the future. Whatever happens happens now, so live your life where the action is - now. And one more thin