apetersvt Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 This one was linked from there: http://vimeo.com/98071869 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 What degrees were they given? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronos Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 http://www.nipissingu.ca/about-us/newsroom/Pages/Nipissing-announces-2014-honorary-degrees.aspx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Please tell me I wasn't the only one expecting "blah blah blah" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empty Mindless Spectre Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Pretty cool stuff! No disrespect to Geddy and the remarkable story of his mother's courage and perseverance, but of the two speeches, I was more impressed (and hopefully inspired) by Alex's. "You don't always win if you try, but you always fail if you don't". Now that's a 'Far Cry' from "Blah, blah,blah,blah…." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Please tell me I wasn't the only one expecting "blah blah blah" You probably were. The members of Rush are respectful, it was only because it was a RRHOF speech that Alex did that I'm quite sure. He did it for the the fans who grew to spite for neglecting Rush for so long ... If someone thinks otherwise, they should ask themselves whether Alex would have done it if circumstances were different; more favorable of the band and it's fans to begin with. What this university did for "the boys" was a fantastic gesture. Alex would have to have been a total douche to do that... And he's not. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Please tell me I wasn't the only one expecting "blah blah blah" You probably were. The members of Rush are respectful, it was only because it was a RRHOF speech that Alex did that I'm quite sure. He did it for the the fans who grew to spite for neglecting Rush for so long ... If someone thinks otherwise, they should ask themselves whether Alex would have done it if circumstances were different; more favorable of the band and it's fans to begin with. What this university did for "the boys" was a fantastic gesture. Alex would have to have been a total douche to do that... And he's not. My post was more intended for humor purposes. But you put it quite nicely :cheers: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Please tell me I wasn't the only one expecting "blah blah blah" You probably were. The members of Rush are respectful, it was only because it was a RRHOF speech that Alex did that I'm quite sure. He did it for the the fans who grew to spite for neglecting Rush for so long ... If someone thinks otherwise, they should ask themselves whether Alex would have done it if circumstances were different; more favorable of the band and it's fans to begin with. What this university did for "the boys" was a fantastic gesture. Alex would have to have been a total douche to do that... And he's not. My post was more intended for humor purposes. But you put it quite nicely :cheers: Ah, alright. Np either way ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tombstone Mountain Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Geddy is one class act to admire and emulate. His family history is inspiring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYZumbi Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I loved Geddys speech, very touching, I got a bit sad when he was telling the story. (Even thou I have heard it before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddysgal13 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Where were he and Alex coming from that they got turned away by fog. I know Alex is a pilot. Was he flying I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyLee Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Class acts. Always have been. Bravo, boys. Bravo. :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddysMullet Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Very cool! But where's Neil's speech? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushman14 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I thought those were very well done. In case you didn't see Jim Carrey's commencement speech, it was awesome. It's kind of long but brilliant, touching and inspiring. http://youtu.be/V80-gPkpH6M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Pretty cool stuff! No disrespect to Geddy and the remarkable story of his mother's courage and perseverance, but of the two speeches, I was more impressed (and hopefully inspired) by Alex's. "You don't always win if you try, but you always fail if you don't". Now that's a 'Far Cry' from "Blah, blah,blah,blah…." Alex's speech was much better. I'm not into the whole celebrity warship thing. I fail to see how meeting or seeing a celebrity would make my life better, but that said, I would still love to meet Alex. He seems like one absolutely cool guy, and funny as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Is there a transcript of these two speeches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 "You don't always win if you try, but you always fail if you don't". I just love these men to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushCanuck Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Alex's speech was much better.I know judging their speeches is strictly a matter of opinion, but I also enjoyed Alex's speech more. The pizza toppings reference was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytserush Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Where were he and Alex coming from that they got turned away by fog. I know Alex is a pilot. Was he flying I wonder? He was not. They got as close as circling to land, but had to turn back because of the fog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anguyen92 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Great speech. I do like it better than Geddy's, which is good as well. Alex made good inspirational points with the right timing in the humor end that makes us want to go out into the world and do our best and so forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Alex's speech was much better.I know judging their speeches is strictly a matter of opinion, but I also enjoyed Alex's speech more. The pizza toppings reference was hilarious.Perhaps I misheard this—but it sounds like Alex says "least of which is getting this . . . honour." I'm sure he meant to say "not least of which..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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