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‘Put God first!’: Denzel Washington’s inspiring commencement address puts Michelle O’s to shame
Bizpacreview ^ | 05/11/2015 | Michael Dorstewitz

Posted on 05/11/2015 4:21:54 PM PDT by Kid Shelleen

Dillard University‘s 218 members of the Class of 2015 received a special treat in addition to their diplomas — Academy and Tony Award-winning actor Denzel Washington to deliver the keynote commencement address. And in contrast to the whiney, racial and excuse-driven address delivered by first lady Michelle Obama at another historically black university, Washington’s was filled of hope, humor, inspiration and love of his creator. “No. 1,” he resolutely told the graduates of the New Orleans university, “Put. God. First!”

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KEYWORDS: 2015commencements; christians; denzel; denzelspeech; denzelwashington; dillarduniversity
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To: Kid Shelleen
God bless Denzel Washington! It am glad to hear he is a Christian. He is a true role model.
41 posted on 05/11/2015 5:42:47 PM PDT by Nevadan
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To: Kid Shelleen
Denzel Washington is indeed a class act, and one of my favorite actors.

Does anyone know what was the very first movie in which he appeared?

It was "Death Wish", with Charles Bronson.

He was on the screen for about two seconds. :)

42 posted on 05/11/2015 5:59:21 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp
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To: conservativejoy
Very true cj. One excellent actor.
43 posted on 05/11/2015 6:03:30 PM PDT by Know et al (Keep on Freepin'!!!)
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To: cripplecreek
I enjoyed “Crimson Tide” very much, cc.
44 posted on 05/11/2015 6:05:15 PM PDT by Know et al (Keep on Freepin'!!!)
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To: Kid Shelleen

Has he ever been in a museum? How did he feel?....


45 posted on 05/11/2015 6:22:35 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: Know et al

Crimson Tide is one of my all-time favorite movies. Great storyline, suspense, good actors.


46 posted on 05/11/2015 6:35:21 PM PDT by Tired of Taxes
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To: 2CAVTrooper

I don’t know. Disappointing if he was.


47 posted on 05/11/2015 6:53:39 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Valley Forge Redux. If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us then who?)
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To: Rusty0604

How could you not know, I tell everyone constantly.


48 posted on 05/11/2015 7:08:16 PM PDT by The Toll
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To: Fungi

One of the best actors out there.


49 posted on 05/11/2015 7:23:42 PM PDT by moovova
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To: Kid Shelleen

Nice.

But I am sure he did not say, “Put. God. First!” He would have said, “Put God first!”

Makes no sense to put periods between words within a complete sentence, as a period signifies the end of a thought. Who is the dope that came up with that Internet thing?


50 posted on 05/11/2015 7:25:06 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Let's put the ship of state on Cruz Control with Ted Cruz.)
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To: The Toll

Wow, must be nice living the life of Riley and lounging around all day with the residuals pouring in!


51 posted on 05/11/2015 7:38:54 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not, no explanation is possible)
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To: Sioux-san

Man on Fire was excellent. I can’t bring myself to watch Flight, though..


52 posted on 05/11/2015 7:49:15 PM PDT by cardinal4 (Certified Islamophobe..)
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To: Kid Shelleen

And a really great actor, too!

Just heard the moocher’s speech to college students. I’ve never heard such a horrible screed to young people - not one word of gratitude or inspiration. What a monster.


53 posted on 05/11/2015 8:03:34 PM PDT by miss marmelstein (Richard the Third: "I should like to drive away not only the Turks (moslims) but all my foes.")
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To: cardinal4

I finally did watch it - very painful, but definitely worth watching.


54 posted on 05/11/2015 8:05:19 PM PDT by Sioux-san
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Living the dream. : )


55 posted on 05/11/2015 8:07:46 PM PDT by The Toll
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To: crabpott

I told my husband recently ... So what if its supposed to be a bad movie. DENZEL is in it! I’m watching.


56 posted on 05/11/2015 8:08:53 PM PDT by Scotswife
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To: Kid Shelleen

You’re a class act, Denzel. What a contrast to that ungrateful harpy in the White House.


57 posted on 05/11/2015 10:20:27 PM PDT by stilloftyhenight (http://www.tedcruz.org)
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To: Kid Shelleen

Wow.

Love his quick sense of humor and genuine joy - the way he laughs unscripted.

“There is wit, humor, and enduring vivacity among God’s people.”


58 posted on 05/12/2015 12:12:53 AM PDT by b9 (II Timothy 1:7)
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To: imardmd1

>> Did you ever see him act or behave like he wasn’t?

Christians are sinners...


59 posted on 05/12/2015 12:23:11 AM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Bigg Red

>> Who is the dope that came up with that Internet thing?

Well, that would be Al. Gore.


60 posted on 05/12/2015 12:25:34 AM PDT by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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