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Laurie Anderson on Art, Science and Breaking the Rules

Amy May 28, 2012
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Multimedia artist Laurie Anderson gave an eloquent and entertaining commencement speech for the graduates at the School of Visual Arts at New York City’s radio music hall. Thanks to Cory Doctorow at Boing Boing for bringing it to our attention. Enjoy:

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Amy Davis Roth (aka Surly Amy) is a visual artist who resides in the heart of Hollywood, California. She makes Surly-Ramics and kicks ass on a daily basis. Follow her on twitter: @SurlyAmy

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  1. Brian G  /  May 29, 2012, 10:51 am

    That was lovely. Excellent advice all around. Everyone should take the time to listen to this address.

  2. Anne S  /  May 29, 2012, 4:26 pm

    “No one will ever ask you to do the thing you really want to do.”

    This is such good advice, for everyone everywhere.

    My dad is a huge Laurie Anderson fan. I’m going to pass this on to him and my mom!

  3. Amy  /  May 29, 2012, 4:36 pm

    Career opportunities are the ones that never knock.

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