Social Molecules with Jim Carrey
"...because life doesn't happen to you, it happens for you. How do I know this? I don't. But I'm making sound, and that's the important thing. That's what I'm here to do."Yes it's Jim Carrey all right.
Sometimes I think that's the only thing that's important, really, you know? Is just, letting each other know we're here, you know? Reminding each other that we're part of a larger self.He continues:
...I used to think Jim Carrey is all that I was....
just a flickering light
a dancing shadow
the great nothing mascarading as something you can name.
Seeking shelter in caves and foxholes, dug out hastily.
An archer, searching for his target in the mirror. Wounded only by my own arrows. Begging to be enslaved. Pleading for my chains. Blinded by longing. And tripping, over paradise.
CAN I GET AN AMEN?
You didn't think I could be serious, did ya? I don't think you understand who you're dealing with! I have no limits.
I cannot be contained because I am the container. ..."you can't contain the container man. You can't contain the container."... I used to believe that who I was ended at the edge of my skin...that I had been given this little vehicle called a body from which to experience creation. And though I couldn't have asked for a sportier model [laughter] it was after all a loaner and would have to be returned.He veers between absurdity and profoundness for the entirety of the address.
Then I learned that everything outside the vehicle was part of me too. And now I drive a convertable.[laughter]
Yeah, man! Top down, wind in my hair. [applause]
I am elated and truly truly truly excited to be present and fully connected to you at this important moment in your journey. I hope you're ready to open the roof and take it all in?
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OK four more years then. They're obviously not ready. Just needs more guttin' [laughter]
I want to thank the trustees, the faculty, and ...
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