Check out this amazing speech from J.K.Rowling, author of the mega-successful 'Harry Potter' books. She starts off strong (getting several laughs and a huge round of applause within the first 60 seconds!) and goes on to give a very inspirational speech. Just check out the first 60 seconds, and I assure you that you,like everyone else, will end up watching the entire video...
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.
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