Funny Graduation

Meryl Streep Actress, Producer

"The work itself is the reward, and if I choose challenging work, it'll pay me back with interest. At least I'll be interested, even if nobody else is."

Barack Obama Politician

"A relentless focus on the outward markers of success can lead to complacency. It can make you lazy."

Barney Frank Politician

"When I was here there was still a requirement that students had to swim 50 yards to graduate...because Harry Elkins Widener had drowned with the sinking of the Titanic. And it made me very grateful at the time that he had not gone down in a plane crash."

Dolly Parton Singer, Songwriter, Actress

"Now I usually try not to give advice. Information, yes, advice, no. But, what has worked for me may not work for you. Well, take for instance what has worked for me. Wigs. Tight clothes. Push up bras."