Rest in Peace

Jul 25 2008

Randy Pausch, you were an inspiration, and you will be missed.

Let’s add Estelle Getty to the list. RIP

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Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture

Oct 4 2007

Ok, so this is something different. I just finished reading the transcript from Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture.

Randy Pausch is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who is dying of cancer. He recently gave his Last Lecture, called “Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” that was amazing. You can actually watch it here at Google Videos, it’s about 1.5 hours long.

Let’s just say, it’s must see tv. (But, the transcript is good too.) I can’t describe how invigorating and enlightening his speech was, you just have to experience it for yourselves.

I’ve made a list of quotes that I wanted to remember. Some things poignant, some things hilarious. … continue reading: Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture

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If wishes were horses, beggars would ride
If turnips were watches, i'd wear one by my side
If "ifs" and "ands" were pots and pans,
there'd be no need for tinkers' hands." more?