Yep that's my boy. Been listening to him for 10 years. Not exactly words to live by, but it's nice to see at least one celebrity in LA with common sense. See his stand up live if you get a chance as it's a much funnier version of what's been posted here. Way to go Ace.

Here is a funny thing, and I guess it shows a more liberal scew, but I posted this same video on another forum, and it is getting a whole other response.. It is a Volvo Group, which I guess tends to be more liberal.. LOL Some of the things said in objection, just blows my mind that anyone can think that.

Top 1% of tax payers ,pay 50% of the taxes .
Is that accurate ? Where did this data come from , the Mark & Brian show ?
I dont think so ...
Is the system that screwed up ?Lived in Oxnard for six years .
You can keep it .

1% pay 36.7% of total individual income taxes paid and earn 16.9% of the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).

EDIT: In 2009

Wow.... he's spot on.

I typed up an entire page here - then deleted it all. I'll just keep my mouth shut. :_paranoid

Me too.. That is about as real as you can get, and I have much respect for anyone in the spotlight that will spell it out.. I would have loved to have been there to witness this speech, it would have been priceless.. I wonder if anyone recorded it, there is nothing like a truthful and uplifting speech.. I know a few of the academic under achievers, and he summed them up perfectly... LOL

Thanks for sharing. Definitley something to copy, save, and share with my kids when it is time. I dont agree with his definition of fortunate/lucky though or maybe I just misinterpeted it. The fortunate/lucky are the ones that were prepared, recognized when the opportunity presented itself, and then ran with it. The old saying "lucky is when preperation meets opportunity"

Some people dont get the proper direction or help when young due to the atmosphere they were brought up in. What would be the definition for that scenario? In order to make a positive choice, you need to be able to recognize that choice is available to you.

Maybe I'm off base here. I understand he was giving a speech among graduates but in my opinion I do believe in luck and being fortunate. IMO the graduates were lucky to have peers/parents/support/etc that helped steer and push them in a positve direction. The graduates were lucky to know that the opportunities and choices were there.

None the less, a great speech.