Obama’s Speechwriter/Stand-Up Comedian Gives A Graduation Speech. Not Surprisingly, It’s Badass.

Jon Lovett (skip the intro by going straight to 1:19) is not your average commencement speaker, and his speech very much reflects that. Seriously. For instance, the first two and a half minutes are about what being a young, gay judge might be like. Make sure to check out 7:11 for a swear word and…

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Rollie Williams

May 31, 2013

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