That's not what he said: Work hard. And if it doesn't work out go down swinging. A very important addition, because his message is: Hard work can open up chances, but it does not guarantee success. A very humble and empathic statement of a guy that doesn't suffer from survivors bias like so many other stars who think it was only the hard work that brought them there. There's always an incredible amount of luck involved as well.
Wow I'm impressed that was a great speech. I listen to every word from beginning to end. He gave them his humble beginnings. That if u want success u have grind, work on ur craft, work hard, and be a little lucky if can get it. Great speech.
From knocking people's blocks off when Kelly was getting treated badly, to knocking it out of the park with a speech like this...... once a badass always a badass!!!!!
Yeah, he is really a good guy. He nailed Al Bundy for me and that's why I was hooked on that show when I tuned in in 1987. He should've won at least one Emmy for that role.
They appaud at his modern family character and sit like the lumps of coal they are when he mentions Al Bundy. Good thing I wasn't there. I would've been the guy wearing the NO MA'AM tee shirt.
"Married with Children: went off the Fox network in 1997, when these college graduates were just preschoolers. They would only know it by watching reruns.
I attended YSU when he ran the pub at kilkawley and Ed was the least bitter man and the farthest thing from a complete a-hole I have ever known. A great actor to play Al Bundy a show that was incredibly funny, 'oh family I have money!'
Yeah, that is probably why. The older people there knew the show well. But he understood that, I'm sure. I actually didn't watch Modern Family because I'm so used to Married with Children.
I was bummed that I graduated from YSU the next year, I don't even remember who gave the speech at mine. I come back to watch this once in a while whenever I feel a little down and unsure where life is leading me. This never fails to lift my spirits. I've shared it with many friends and co-workers, and they too appreciate Ed's message in it.
I worked at the Pub when I attended YSU in the mid 90s. Ed O'Neil came in one night had a beer and talked to all of us working. He told us some stories signed some autographs. Great guy.
What a respectable actor he really is. I liked him since Married with Children. After it ended I saw him in an updated version of Dragnet around 20 years ago.
Another one that's great is the one where Peg becomes a cosmetics girl and makes more money than Al. Al goes to Burger Trek to make extra $$$ and winds up working for Pauly Shore.
Ed remember me, Mark Antonette, I played Soccer and hung around with Bill DeCola, lived on Ohio Avenue. You were a great manager and a fantastic actor. Loved Married with Children and if ever in Pittsburgh look me up
Being from Ohio myself it brings feelings of great PRIDE when I see someone else from my "HOME STATE" make it in life. Or when I happen to meet someone that is from Ohio in the place I am living now (Las Vegas, Nevada) because I know what I'll get from that person (hard work, great attitude, a great and sincere friend, someone who would literally give you the shirt off their backs if they had to) because of how we are raised. You are taught that three things matter most 1) Your Family, 2) Your Friends, 3) Your job. They are all intertwined at some point and make you what you are. Congratulations Mr. O'Neill. You are truly deserving.
@@frankmiller95 Yeah, like John Havlicek, Archie Griffin, Bob Knight, John Glenn, William McKinley, Woody Hayes, Bob Hope, Clark Gable, Dean Martin, Jack Nicklaus...should I keep going?
@Alex T If you think it's WRONG to take PRIDE in people that have achieved success and made something of their lives then I can't help you. That was the original purpose of my comment above and why I made it. Here again is proof of that. Being from Ohio myself it brings feelings of great PRIDE when I see someone else from my "HOME STATE" make it in life.
Thank you sir. I stumbled upon this video watching interviews from you on Married with Children at a time in my 40's where I was about to give up on my dream. I will go full throttle, I will never give up and I will forever remember this video of you. Thanks a million.
He truly is a legend. It's interesting that the difference between him and Al is that inspite the difficulties in life, he didn't give up. Truly an important lesson.
Ed O'neil is one of my favorite actors and a highly skilled Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners of the Gracie Family, ......Married with Children was my favorite TV show, and Dutch was one of the best movies ever........ 100% Class Act- Stand Up Guy.
Wow !! He's had some journey in Life and just went with the flow allowing him to get where he is today. Never give up ...keep going the Distance and become a Mentor for the younger generation. That deserves applause. 👏👍🏴
Wow !!!,,,How Inspiring!!,,,,,Thankyou Ed for Helping Me to Get Through a Tough "Mfriggen" Patch ,,,LET'S ROCK!!!!!!!,,,,from New Zealand 🇳🇿 2021,,March,,14,,11:17am,,Sunday,,,,,,Didn't Expect that one?!?!..Never Give Up On Yourself......
Great address! Glad he got cut by the Steelers and rolled the dice and went to NYC. Imagine life without Al Bundy or Jay Pritchett being played by Ed O’Neill.
i have watched many interviews with ed o'neill. he is the most wonderful, honest, generous, down to earth bloke in an industry where those qualities are virtually non existent. a humble gem of a man. god bless you ed.
Seriously, every guy has a story like that, started small, alot of people helped you out, steered you in the direction you took. Great, honest interpretation of life. Stay humble, work and learn every day.
Would of been funny if Ed closed his speech with, "And in closing I'd like to say, I hate you all, and I thank no one but myself. As of today, I, Al Bundy, am finished with college. M... V... P!"
I'm in my 60s too and yeah, it has been a ride. Left college with a degree in English Lit and ended up a member of a bike club. As Al would say, "Let's rock!!!"
This clip has been floating around on my homepage for a while. I always ignored it. Today is the first time I watched it all the way through. I’m VERY glad i did. Mr. O’Neill kept it honest, real, and straight to the point. He’s just a regular joe who worked hard and in a series of good luck and timing became a successful actor.
Hearing that Ed O'Neil is NOW giving his honorary degree back to the University, in response to a federally elected election denier being appointed as the new University president, brought me here. VIVA DEMOCRACY !
lawrence o'donnell from msnbc brought me here. it’s a real shame that Youngstown University has succumbed to Trump toxicity and elected a politician (with no experience in education) that voted in support of 2020 election denialism. Right off the bat this man flies in the face of integrity and academic excellence. Just horrible. I support the decision by Ed O’Neil to return his honorary doctorate. He does so with a heavy heart
The best commencement speech ever! I wish Ed was the speaker at my graduation. I cant even remember who the dickhead was who spoke at my graduation, but these lucky people will never forget that ceremony.
