J. K. Rowling’s Commencement Speech

June 19, 2008

The author of the popular Harry Potter series recently gave a commencement speechthat is making the rounds on the internet. She points out the importance of failure in helping her find her true voice and passion to write. Good stuff.

 I have decided to talk to you about the benefits of failure. And as you stand on the threshold of what is sometimes called ‘real life’, I want to extol the crucial importance of imagination.

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