http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech For writers, readers, and independent thinkers--book talk for readers and writers, life chats when we need them, writers' motivational articles, secret behind-the-scenes stories from the publishing trenches, and more. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:08:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12820 Elizabeth Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:02:58 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12820 Robin, once again you share something inspiring. Thank you so much. Robin, once again you share something inspiring. Thank you so much.

]]> http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12819 Kelley Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:58:01 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12819 That was incredible. Not only did I listen to the whole thing, but I also copied the text and saved it so I can refer to it. Hers is absolutely a magnificent story, and I think she's a fantastic woman, but it's refreshing to hear her intelligence and empathy in this speech. Thanks for the link. Miss you and can't wait to read your new work! That was incredible. Not only did I listen to the whole thing, but I also copied the text and saved it so I can refer to it. Hers is absolutely a magnificent story, and I think she’s a fantastic woman, but it’s refreshing to hear her intelligence and empathy in this speech. Thanks for the link. Miss you and can’t wait to read your new work!

]]> http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12817 Lady T Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:11:39 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12817 Thanks for the link,Robin. What a beautiful speech,every college should play this during their graduation ceremonies. It's a real education in itself. Thanks for the link,Robin. What a beautiful speech,every college should play this during their graduation ceremonies. It’s a real education in itself.

]]> http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12813 robin Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:09:49 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12813 Liz, I just loved the whole thing! She's funny, smart, kind--just what you'd expect after reading her incredible books. Liz, I just loved the whole thing! She’s funny, smart, kind–just what you’d expect after reading her incredible books.

]]> http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12812 Liz B Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:26:32 +0000 http://robinbrande.com/life/rowlings-fabulous-commencement-speech#comment-12812 It was an amazing speech, wasn't it? It was an amazing speech, wasn’t it?

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