2012's most memorable commencement speeches: A video roundup

President Obama and the first lady showered graduates with wisdom, as did Mitt Romney, Aaron Sorkin, Michael Bloomberg, James Franco, and more

Michelle Obama
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It's that time of year again, when newly minted college graduates prepare to make their entry into the real world. But first, they have to sit through that last ritual of the campus experience — the commencement speech. This year, the bold-faced names drafted to inspire graduates with their humor and wisdom included everyone from politicians to Oscar winners. Here, a look at some of the best advice the class of 2012 received:

President Obama

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