2017 Commencement Speaker--Helen Mirren
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I don't think I have ever seen her act in any role that I haven't loved.
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Definitely OK with Ms. Mirren. Her Prime Suspect series on PBS was top notch.
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she has spent a lot of time in New Orleans in the past.
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Tons of tweets from Troy and Amy Dannen tonight going Gaga having dinner reception w/ Helen Mirren.
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I kill people, dear. And I'm quite good at it.WaveProf wrote:Tons of tweets from Troy and Amy Dannen tonight going Gaga having dinner reception w/ Helen Mirren.
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Who wouldn't...WaveProf wrote:Tons of tweets from Troy and Amy Dannen tonight going Gaga having dinner reception w/ Helen Mirren.
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Not THAT gaga!gerryb323 wrote:
THIS gaga:
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Um, the half of this board who disagree with her political beliefs (and whom I'm shocked have not chimed in on this thread yet)? I'm actually glad to see we can have a speaker announced and NOT set off a political thread which gets locked, but I'm also surprised if didn't happen (seems to be a given in today's world).sr wrote:Who wouldn't...WaveProf wrote:Tons of tweets from Troy and Amy Dannen tonight going Gaga having dinner reception w/ Helen Mirren.
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She's relatively apolitical. My only objection to her is that she's an actress, but at least she has a decently interesting life story.PeteRasche wrote:Um, the half of this board who disagree with her political beliefs (and whom I'm shocked have not chimed in on this thread yet)? I'm actually glad to see we can have a speaker announced and NOT set off a political thread which gets locked, but I'm also surprised if didn't happen (seems to be a given in today's world).sr wrote:Who wouldn't...WaveProf wrote:Tons of tweets from Troy and Amy Dannen tonight going Gaga having dinner reception w/ Helen Mirren.
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I was shocked when Pete called her political because I think of her as incredibly a-political.
But apparently her speech was pretty political.....
But apparently her speech was pretty political.....
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Google "Helen Mirren politics". Surprised no one said anything, that's all.
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Re: 2017 Commencement Speaker--Helen Mirren
Pete, you're seeding the clouds...
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“We will expect success in all endeavors and be prepared to assess and hold ourselves accountable when we aren't successful. Tulane is a top 40 academic institution and it should expect nothing less from its athletic department.” --Troy Dannen 11.5.16
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Well she never seemed in your face obnoxious ...PeteRasche wrote:Google "Helen Mirren politics". Surprised no one said anything, that's all.
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I read her quotes I find it interesting anyone cares what she thinks ... Kind of like Leo hosting a global warming summit for his friends where they all fly separately to France in private jetsRoller wrote:Pete, you're seeding the clouds...
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Re: 2017 Commencement Speaker--Helen Mirren
And you're adding more salt. Soon, you'll have conjured up a hurricane.windywave wrote:I read her quotes I find it interesting anyone cares what she thinks ... Kind of like Leo hosting a global warming summit for his friends where they all fly separately to France in private jetsRoller wrote:Pete, you're seeding the clouds...
If you and Pete want to continue the discussion, take it private.
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There is exactly zero that I said that is political and you know it. Please explain how curiosity as to why anyone cares what an actress thinks about anything and questioning the hypocrisy of a holier than thou actor is political.Roller wrote:And you're adding more salt. Soon, you'll have conjured up a hurricane.windywave wrote:I read her quotes I find it interesting anyone cares what she thinks ... Kind of like Leo hosting a global warming summit for his friends where they all fly separately to France in private jetsRoller wrote:Pete, you're seeding the clouds...
If you and Pete want to continue the discussion, take it private.
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Re: 2017 Commencement Speaker--Helen Mirren
Actually Ms. Mirren did a good job with her address to the gathering. Yeah she got carried away some what, but wasn't offensive and was generally very entertaining. Good job. Ranking her with the last 5 or 6 she comes in first or second. And it was her first ever commencement invite.
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Feature story on the student commencement speaker, Lilith Winkler-Sklor:
http://www2.tulane.edu/liberal-arts/new ... y-2017.cfm
http://www2.tulane.edu/liberal-arts/new ... y-2017.cfm
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Re: 2017 Commencement Speaker--Helen Mirren
This past week, right along with all the posts from commencements that occurred and are occurring across the country, some (fairly large and well-known, if I recall correctly) media outlet posted a story about Ellen Degeneres and the headline picture, which was what showed up large and proud with the link on the Facebook wall, was her speaking at our commencement years ago, with a big "TULANE" right there on the front of the podium.
So I suppose, like them or not, when you have speakers who are popular, or who say thoughtful, powerful, humorous, or otherwise interesting stuff, it gets your school good advertising. Everyone who likes Ellen or likes that media outlet or likes the topic of the story will see "TULANE" splashed across their screen.
So I suppose, like them or not, when you have speakers who are popular, or who say thoughtful, powerful, humorous, or otherwise interesting stuff, it gets your school good advertising. Everyone who likes Ellen or likes that media outlet or likes the topic of the story will see "TULANE" splashed across their screen.
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Caligula...politics. Hmmmm. Not sure I care what ANY actress or actor thinks about politics. Like the old saying, "Washington is Hollywood for ugly people," the reverse is "Hollywood is Washington for stupid people."
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That assumes that Washington has intelligent people in it. Chaucer wrote, "The greatest scholars are not usually the wisest people." Lots of scholars in D.C., based on my multiple visits to Capitol Hill over the past 5 years...Rotorooter wrote:Caligula...politics. Hmmmm. Not sure I care what ANY actress or actor thinks about politics. Like the old saying, "Washington is Hollywood for ugly people," the reverse is "Hollywood is Washington for stupid people."
What if the Hokey Pokey really is what it's all about?