Oprah's Words of Wisdom
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Oprah Winfrey delivered the Commencement address for Stanford University this past Sunday.
The big O told the 4,700 smarty pants nabbing their degrees to trust their guts.
Opes said, "When you are doing the work you are meant to do, it feels right. Feelings are really your GPS system for life. Check your ego at the door and check your gut instead…Every wrong decision was the result of me not listening to my voice. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it."
Reports also detail that the media mogul spoke about the need to be open to life's numerous lessons - and the importance of feelings, learning from failure and finding happiness.
Surprisingly, she spoke about how she built a school for girls in South Africa and spent time and energy picking out sheets and pillows, only to learn later that one of the dorm matrons had been accused of sexual abuse.
"I had been paying attention to all of the wrong things," Winfrey said. "I built a school from the outside in, instead of from the inside out."
Not surprisingly, she also talked about finding happiness, appealing to the grads not to live for themselves alone. O said, "To move forward, you have to give back. To be happy, you have to give something back."
Oprah also revealed that she was especially thrilled to be part of the ceremony because her BFF Gail King's daughter Kirby was one of the grads!
Opes said that it was the first time ever that goddaughter Kirby allowed her on campus. Daughter of Gail apparently never talked about their relationship to fellow students.
How humble of Kirby.
If Opes was our god mother, the world would know!
[Image by Kirstina Sangsahachart via Mercury News.]
I'd rather hear about orange oprah
FIRST!
i want oprah to me my god mother. i'd let EVERYBODY know it. ha
nice, they get Oprah and we get the damn Logger…..go figure.
She's a Great woman- all People should admire Her!
So Perez, in other words, Kirby's university degree was more important to her than her nearness to the fickle fleeting world of fame and celebrity.
And, YOUR nearness to the fickle fleeting world of fame and celebrity is more important to you than a university degree.
Which, comparatively isn't all that bad. I rarely read a post on this site composed by anyone with more than a 10th grade education or older than 19.
I wish Ofrah was my godmother. Nate would have hooked her dorm room up.
Kirby didn't want anyone to know Oprah was her Godmother because there would be LOTS of questions about Oprah and Gayle's "relationship." Right?
i wouldn't tell ne one either…shes pyscho!
Hippo-crit:
1) "To be happy, you have to give something back."
Oprah's percentage of "giving back" is about 0.5%. She has what, millions of dollars, including $40,000-worth of "normal" kitchens in her (how many? five? six?) million dollar houses?
And yet kids in Chicago (once city, for example) are still living in filth, starving & dying in the street?
And,
2) "If it doesn't feel right, don't do it."
This is why she doesn't sleep with Stedman.
Re: Lara –
typo: that's "Chicago, once HER HOME city…"
Re: MsAdventure – Number 8, you dope. If Gayle or Oprah had ever wanted to rebut the insinuations about their friendship—which they obviously NEVER took seriously—pulling the "daughter card" would have been the quickest, simplest argument (among many other instances) to put out there.
Re: Poppa Art – Hello, Andy Dahhhhlllliiiiinnnnngggggg!
oprah is the anti-christ.
Oprah is amazing and inspiring and I wish there were more people like her in this world!! Go Oprah!
Re: Poppa Art –
You know
any lesbo
can get
preggo.
Kirby must have had her share of friends during earlier life that are total star-fuckers. I went to UCSD with the daughter of an A list movie actor (uber famous). She went by her mother's maiden name all through college. A handful of us knew who her Dad was, but even guys she dated only knew that her Dad 'worked for Dreamworks', as she put it. I guess when you are secure in who you are, you don't need to drop names.
I have a friend who just graduated from Harvard. She told me Oprah had been approached to speak at their commencement. Oprah said she would only speak if they gave her an honorary degree. Harvard refused and so they go JK. Rowling instead. Which I think was better anyway.
Enough of Oprah!
She messed things up for Hillary and now were stuck with OPRAH/OBAMA.
Thanks for being soooooooo selfish hurting Hillary in the election!
FYI Oprah your not GOD and Obama sucks!
Go McCain/Hillary!
Re: YSL – Re: JodiF – Hello "YSL" glad you're back. And Jodie Foster, there are vastly more people preoccupied with "making" people gay, than there are gay people. Breeders (and gays & lesbians) peculiarly obsessed with the notion of homosexuality.
Besides, it's STANFORD…!!! IF Oprah were gay AND her godmother would only made her all the more the "IT" girl, the "BGOC" — the Big Gal On Campus.
Logic again slays the ignorant.
Not let Oprah on campus?? Oprah most certainly strong armed Stanford (via a massive contribution) to admit her godchild in the first place. THAT'S the reason her god daughter didn't want her there - she didn't get in on her own merit and didn't want to publicize it. What other reason was Oprah the commencement speaker? $$$$$$ The donation was released under the name of a private fund. Do some digging.
I think its ridiculous when they have celebrities involved in college functions.. especially when they receive HONORARY DEGREES. Does Oprah even HAVE college degree? If not.. what the hell is she doing there?
it was well-known in the black community at stanford that kirby is oprah's goddaughter. in fact, many people guessed years ahead of time that oprah would be the '08 commencement speaker because of the connection. kirby definitely didn't flaunt it (level-headed, cool girl from what i know), but it wasn't a secret either! personally, i am jealous because tom brokaw was my commencement speaker and totally BORING.
Re: Truth – the idea that Oprah donated money for her god daughter to go to Stanford is totally ridiculous and upsetting. I went to high school with Kirby and she was a very smart and hard working person. you have no idea what you're talking about
Why is the dumb bitch there at all if her god daughter didn't mention her. dddduuuuhhhhh.Mabey she should go live in Africa so she knows what the fuck is goin on anywhere!! People only want the rich pigs money…and Ovomit fucks goats to !!!!
Oprahs star has fallen with me. She is no longer a trail blazer or anyone who interests me. She had a show on prime time where people were voted off for doing good because they weren't good enough. Keep watching all the turmoil that is to come for her because she is following herself rather than a higher power. She thinks she is the highest power and she will fall the hardest.
Re: Poppa Art – Everyone has always known Gayle has a daughter, sweetie. Having offspring does not confirm one's sexual orientation. I have lots of gay girlfriends and most are mothers. Honey.
oprah save our lifes. she's Queen !
Everyone listens to our gut, however, hardly anyone of us ever heeds it.
Oprah also spoke at Kirby's graduation from Greenwich Academy 4 years ago. Most of the GA girls go on to topknotch universities, it is expected when parents have shelled out 25K + per year for school, so I doubt if Auntie O had anything to do with getting her accepted at Stanford.
ps all schools ARE built from the outside in.
Like her or hate her– Oprah is #1 on Forbes new list.
I don't trust Oprah any more since she did her disgusting 2 day ass-licking shows with Tom 'douchebag' Cruise.
THIS FUCKING PHONEY HAS THE NERVE TO SAY CHECK YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR. LAST TIME I CHECKED SINCE HER MAG CAME OUT, THERE HAS ONLY BEEN ONE MUG GRACING THE COVER MONTH AFTER MONTH. FUCK HER
I've done some amazingly stupid things by listening to my inner voice.
You would tell everyone because you have serious self-esteem issues. You spend your life trying to acquire self-worth by association with celebs. Here's a hard truth for you: a bucket of sh*t splattered all over a Rolls Royce, is still just a bucket of sh*t. If you want real and lasting self-esteem, then improve yourself and stop trying to take a short cut by basking in the goodness of others.
Secondly, Oprah has no business giving advice to anyone. Oprah is a very confused woman and she believes her own hype. If she weren't wealthy, she'd be just another old woman in the neighborhood who likes to gossip and meddle in everybody's business. Oprah has no "wisdom" to share because you can't share that which you don't have.
Oprah is a big fraud. Look at her defending her decision to build a school in South Africa after massive criticism. Why didn't she build a school in the poor section of her hometown, Chicago? Answer: she's a radical leftist who is quick to put America down just like Obama.
she should have given each of them a dvd set of her repetitive show instead of showing up…. did she hear j.k rowling's speech…it was almost life changing for me and to quote this obama's biyach… my "AHA" moment…. sh sucks big time…
The only thing fatter than her fffffaaaaattttt bbbbuuuutttt is her fffffffffffaaaaaaaatttttttttt Head.
she is a sham. always has been and always will be. If there isn't something in it for her, count her out. (her "girlfriends" kid is graduating from there, that is why she spoke there, otherwise you would nt catch her speaking at a "white college", If I was the college i would have turned her lard ass away/
It sounds to me like Oprah put the Sermon on the mount into her own words. duh!
Maybe Kirby is embarrassed by her Godmother. Or perhaps, she thought the going to University was about her and not about Opes. Please, do we need to hear the Egyptian cotton sheet story yet again!
my friend's brother was there as a graduate! i wish i could have been there, i adore oprah
i went to 8th grade with Kirby and she is the sweetest person i have ever met! so is her mom, and good for kirby about not answering questions about oprah because its no ones business but theirs!
That's exactly why she's not your godmother
Words of wisdom? Please…..
I love this new nickname; "Opes"!!
It brings the LOLs!!
Maybe she didn't talk to them about the O because the big O stole her mommy from her daddy.
I WAS THERE!!!!
I think it's great to have your godmother speak at your college graduation. If anyone of those graduates do half as well as Oprah then they would be a sucess. I think I wouldn't want people to know who I was either…I'm sure there are a lot of hangers on who would befriend her just because….nice to be just one of the (black) girls. Why wouldn't Kirby be able to get into Stanford??? I'm sure that she's had a great education…obviously, she not only got in but graduated too! Now if Oprah could give some help to the inner City kids…maybe they could suceed too. I'm sure that she has already…If only by showing what a poor black girl can do, if given the opportunity. I know that I looked for female role models as a kid ….
I was at that graduation, and my best friend knew Kirby, she is apparently and incredibly sweet girl, and i am glad she didnt tell everyone she was Oprahs goddaughter, people knew, but I mean i dont go around telling people who my godmother is even if she isnt famous so why go around saying its Oprah. I was a great talk and made you really think. The graduates all looked wonderful, and its good to know that they are encouraged to make a difference in the world with their degrees!
What I really need from Oprah is her stock picks.
Eatin' that big plate of chicken must have felt right a few times.
I'm surprised anyone even likes Oprah anymore. She's so over.
I met Kirby and she is very smart and extremely level headed. You can tell that she works hard to get everything she has as does her brother. Oprah nor Gayle had nothing to do with the work she puts in, the girl is smart and unlike a Paris Hilton who has money and squadors it aways, she has money and used it to obtain an education
I am so SICK of Oprah telling people what to do to be happy when she seems like the most miserable, conceited, full-of-herself, unhappy person. You can see how materialistic she is, picking out pillows for a school. And come on, she's so fat because she can't find happiness inside, so she has to eat. So Oprah, really, go check yourself.
Re: ltran –
hilarious! this is the funniest comment of the bunch!
"" Check your ego at the door ""
What a fucken hypocritical Bitch!
Practice what you preach and take your ugly brushed up fat face and body off of that pathetic magazine of yours and perhaps I'll read the headlines.
and then she goes on to say
"" Every wrong decision was the result of me not listening to my voice ""
I don't need Dr. Phil to tell me that the above quote denoted signs of irresponsibility and accountability. Wanting to blame someone else for her ultimite actions. Look at her pointing her finger like a wand.
( Oh, It's Oprah… Waiving her wand of mesmarization… )
What great wisdom comes out of her mouth anyways….. ? Zippo Harpo!!!
Negative… I def wouldn't tell… that heifer is racist!
Re: Truth –
The idea that Kirby got into Stanford because of a contribution to the school from Oprah is so ridiculous! I have had several with her at Stanford and she is a very smart girl.
Re: Truth –
The idea that Kirby got into Stanford because of a contribution to the school from Oprah is so ridiculous! I have had several with her at Stanford and she is a very smart girl. Whether or not Oprah donates money to Stanford I don't know…but that would not be strange considering it is very common for wealthy people to make contributions to universities…
shes speaking at my high school graduation next year woooohoooo
LOVE HER
oprah winfrey, negro woman from the south!
Kriby is the name of a vaccume not a person..Nice try!! And Oprah sucks..How about you do something positive for the starving and abused children in your own country for once????? Build a f'n school here!! Stupid cunt!
I can't stand Oprah. She constantly has Scieno celebrities on. She white-washed the whole Tom Cruise interview. Research the abuses that go on in Scientology - forced abortions, child labor, 36 cents an hour, beaten, disconnected from families, etc. How dare Oprah call herself a humanitarian and support those celebrities who fund this abuse.
Nancy Cartwright, Leah Remini, Kirsti Allie, Travolta, Preston, and Cruise all gave millions to the Scientology "WAR CHEST." This chest is used to Fair Game ex-members and critics.
Fair Game Policy: SPs and Critics may be deprived of property or injured by
any means by any Scientologist without any discipline of the
Scientologist. May be tricked, sued or lied to or destroyed.
Re: MsAdventure – Don't lecture me, 28. Save that for someone who needs it. I've been gay longer than you've probably been alive.
Everyone knows homosexuals can beget offspring, blah, blah, blah……..
And everyone knows offspring do not prove a parent's sexuality, blah, blah, blah……..
THAT I have known probably longer than you've been alive.
I don't care what Oprah is, but there is no proof beyond the shadow of doubt that would lend a logical argument that she is. Or is not.
I hate people who scramble to state the obvious, just because they see a poster they want to lecture or beat down.
And females with resentments who attack male figures because they have issues.
Spare your contrived condescension.
I am not your sweetie, nor your honey. My grandmother calls me that. But you're neither as old, nor intelligent, nor wise as my grandmother.
I prefer you not speak to me at all.
you know what it is with oprah? she actually believes that she is everyone's vessel to a higher power. she's completely delusional, and truly believes her own shit. i think of late, the rose is off the bloom for her. people are starting to see she is not Ghandi and just because she's rich, doesn't make her any more human than i am. i couldn't stand her when she was vouge, but i'm happy to see that people are coming around. although i don't want to say anything cruel about her physical appearance, her fluctuating weight does show her instability. i think she looked fine when she was heavy, but her inner soul tells her otherwise. if she was so happy with herself, she would stay one way, consistent and stop trying to rope the world into thinking she's something other than what she is, whoever she is this year.
did she even go to college??
Kirby didn't blab about her relationship to Oprah, but it's not as if no one knew. Besides, it just isn't that big of a deal…celebrities attend Stanford all the time, you just get used to seeing them around campus…believe it or not, they are human too.