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Denzel Washington speaks during the 2011 University Of Pennsylvania Commencement on May 16, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)
May 16th, 2011
06:53 PM ET
Beat 360° 5/16/11
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"When I was 20, 58 was old. It ain't now." – Denzel Washington on approaching 50
"That whip actually hurt, but I was like, 'Don't let him win.' " - Denzel Washington on the whipping scene from Glory
"Your momma tried to warn you about those student loans now, didn't she?"
I can't believe I look like I just graduated college and had to have my pic posted on AC Beat 360
and this is my steve urkel impression....did I do that!
And one day, after receiving honorary Phd's from the rest of the Ivy League schools, I hope to take my body of work to Arizona State...
"The thought of being done with school and actually finding a good job in this economy isn't fun anymore, is it."
Now wait. Bill Cosby became ill, so I'm filling in for him.
I'm not going to tell you again to turn off your cell phone.
"Now ya'll better watch your P's & Q's out there, ya hear?!"
Did you see my last movie? Don't make me come down there...
"Told you I don't need a teleprompter!"
Denzel Washington to college grads: In this tough job market it pays to be flexible...like my neck.
"That's right, they didn't tell you that I got an honorary Phd in "Snookyizing!"
"That's right they didn't tell you that I got my honorary PhD. in "Snookieyeing"
And the time has finally come for a Black man to go from actor to President
"You, too can make the Ridiculist at CNN, just say stupid things like I just did!"
(I am referring to what he said to the graduates: "Do you have the guts to fail? If you don't fail, you're not even trying.") 🙂
I have a dream!
Now, now graduates, that BA degree is on a "get me out of jail free pass" when you go chasing Sofitel hotel maids down the hall!
Osama I warn you.
The proctologist - NO wait! Proctologists is not the right word. The proctor made me wear this hat because Michele made it.
Remember you didn't have to do all that, I was a garbageman look at me now.
There's one word that comes to mind as I look at all of you "WINNING"
Young man DO NOT make me come down there!
You can be what ever you want ! I was a lawyer here in 1993 look at me now
'...and as my brother steve erkel says...'
For the last time....I'm NOT Bill Cosby......but "hey, hey, heeeey.....i still love jello pudding pops!"
I told you, trump was a joke when he said he was serious about running for president. Let this be a lesson, money can't buy you the presidency.
And...when you're old, famous & wealthy, don't get naked & chase Hotel Maids!
"And if you order within the next five minutes, we'll double the offer!"
Denzel Washington's goes Stevel Urkel at UPenn..
Sorry Sir...you're at the wrong graduation, this Pennsylvania, not Transylvania!
It's not what you know; it's what you can prove..
"Did I do that ?"
Yes. I got a PhD and didn't have to attend school.
Oh no you didn't.
I'm your new Chief wizard here at Hogwarts.Piss me off and I'll dematerialize your ass.
"And the one thing that I have learned over the years that you do not want to hear: You're fired!"
"For you graduates the bad news is that Washington is crazy the good news is that Trump is not running for President !"
Don't tell Anderson I took his glasses to make me look smarter, too!
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"That's a good point...I could have just said f*#k you, Travolta's dead wieght.