Neil Gaiman gave the commencement speech at Philadelphia’s the University of the Arts on 17 May.

The video has gone viral, with more than 97,00 views. Neil gave good advice seasoned by humour and years of experience as an award-winning author of fiction, short stories, graphic novels and films.

He talks about the value of ignorance, failures, and making good art. Whatever your academic discipline may be, you’re bound to find Neil’s speech inspiring.

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