Patti Smith Gives The Best Commencement Address

posted by on 2011.05.27, under Just Writing
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“People will shit on you.” – Patti Smith, SAIC Commencement, May 21 2011

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Patti Speaking To The Graduates

On May 21, 2011, Patti Smith gave the SAIC commencement address at Pritzker Pavilion while the world ended. My favorite part? That she said “Shit” 5 times.

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Patti Clapping

Patti was the only person on the stage who clapped throughout the roll call. She clapped for every kid, from the first name through to the last.

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Margo Grajeda, class of 2005 (L) and Becky Grajeda, class of 2011 (R)

See all photos on Flickr at Becky, Frank and Patti

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