You are not special'' speech pdf
10 years ago: Wellesley High teacher David McCullough Jr. delivered his ‘You’re Not Special’ speech
It’s been 10 years since Wellesley High School English teacher David McCullough Jr. gave his memorable “You’re Not Special” speech to Wellesley High School graduates. He’s since withstood a media frenzy, written a book inspired by the speech, had questionable imitators, and spoken again at graduation after teaching through the pandemic (about 50 minutes into Wellesley Media recording of the 2021 ceremony).
How could we not circle back with McCullough on this anniversary?
How the speech holds up: Fine, I guess. I haven’t looked at it for a long time. People mention it to me from time to time, tease me about it, compliment me about it, want to talk about it, all of which I appreciate.
Most positive thing to come out of the experience: It got people talking, which might have helped amend at least a little some of the attitudes, preoccupations and patterns of behavior I found co David mccullough jr wikipedia.