FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Social Chat This is a place for daily chit-chat and other discussions that are not directly related to a neurological or mental health issue. |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-01-2008, 10:10 AM | #1 | |||
|
||||
Wise Elder
|
This is widely known as "The Last Lecture" by Dr. Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor who is dying of pancreatic cancer. He's only 48.
The lecture is 76 minutes long, so make a date with it and be prepared to be riveted and to enjoy a wonderful life experience. This man talks about life. He talks exceptionally well, about life. As of 4/28/08 he is still alive and doing his best. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
__________________
—Cindy For every day I choose to play, I set aside a day to pay. —AMN "Sometimes plastic wrap just won't cling, no matter how much money you put in the meter." —From the Book of True Wizdom |
|||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 10:13 AM | #2 | ||
|
|||
Yappiest Elder Member
|
hanky alert...hanky alert
ty for posting this cindy. i saw him on oprah and it's been playing on the radio here.
__________________
. |
||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 11:02 AM | #3 | |||
|
||||
Magnate
|
I have seen his speech several times and enjoy watching it over and over.
I find his speech very inspirational and moving.
__________________
Dx RRMS 1984 |
|||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 05:04 PM | #4 | |||
|
||||
Wisest Elder Ever
|
***Mascara Alert***
This speech is wonderful. I watched it last week and you cannot get through it without shedding some tears. Thanks for the update on his condition, Cindy. I was wondering how he was doing. He looked so healthy (I cannot believe I'm saying that ) it was hard to believe he had terminal cancer. I just pray for a miracle for this man....he's such a good soul.
__________________
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 06:22 PM | #5 | |||
|
||||
Elder
|
I lasted about 15 minutes b4 the waterworks started flowing... I had heard about this gentleman and so wanted to hear his speech.. didn't think to look on youtube... Thank you so much for sharing.... Abbie
__________________
My avatar pic is my beautiful niece Ashley! . Rest in Peace 3/8/90 ~~ 4/2/12
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 06:59 PM | #6 | |||
|
||||
Wise Elder
|
I've seen him on Oprah. He gives new meaning to the words "love of life".
I think his purpose on this earth is to reach as many people as he can. To me, he's not terminal, he's still ALIVE!! Bless this man!! Melody
__________________
. CONSUMER REPORTER SPROUT-LADY . |
|||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 07:03 PM | #7 | |||
|
||||
Wise Elder
|
We can all learn something special from this man. Jim and I admire his strength and willingness to want to help others even though he knows he's dying. Amazing.
__________________
. . A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt |
|||
Reply With Quote |
05-01-2008, 09:10 PM | #8 | ||
|
|||
Senior Member
|
Absolute proof that we are at our best when we face the impossible.
What an amazing person... ...and fantastic teacher... |
||
Reply With Quote |
05-02-2008, 08:11 AM | #9 | |||
|
||||
Magnate
|
For those of us who have disgustingly s-l-o-w dialup connections, here is a pdf text of the speech.
http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~paus...transcript.pdf Thanks AMN for the original post, I wouldn't have heard about this otherwise!
__________________
I know the sound the river makes, by dawn, by night, by day. But can it stay me through tomorrows that find me far away? . I have this mental picture in my mind of you all, shaking bones and bells and charms, muttering prayers and voodoo curses, dancing around in a circle of salt, with leetle glasses and tiny bottles of cheer in the middle...myyyyyy friends! diagnosed 09/03/2004 scheduled to start Tysabri 03/05 Tysabri withdrawn from market 02/28/05 Copaxone 05/05-12/06 Tysabri returned to market 06/05/06 Found a new neuro 04/07 Tysabri 05/25/07-present Medical Marijuana legally 12/03/09 . Negative for JC virus antibodies! . I'm doing alright and making good grades, The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades! . |
|||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | AfterMyNap (05-02-2008), Curious (05-02-2008) |
05-02-2008, 08:29 PM | #10 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
I would LOVE to read it but..........due to the speakers type of cancer and hie exact age....cant do it......
Maybe someday............... (I did save the file, RW shared with us, to my documents though for that someday) Thanks both of ya. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
Reply |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Go And See 88 Minutes With Al Pacino | Social Chat | |||
Did anyone see 60 Minutes tonight? | The Stumble Inn |