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9Jun2008

J.K. Rowling Commencement Speech: “The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and The Importance of Imagination”

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Take time to read the text of the speech available at http://harvardmagazine.com/go/jkrowling.html .

This is an amazing speech that will go straight to your heart. 

http://harvardmagazine.com/go/jkrowling.html

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement : Harvard Magazine

 

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