Bono, Commencement Address at the University of Pennsylvania PENN Address (May 17, 2004)] RealPlayer video (Bono introduced at 1:50:30, speaks from 1:56:00 - 2:22:00).
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Sing the melody line you hear in your own head. Remember, you don't owe anybody any explanations, you don't owe your parents any explanations, you don't owe your professors any explanations.
— Bono on Explanations
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About Bono
Paul David Hewson, KBE, OL (born 10 May 1960) is an Irish musician and social activist, who after being nicknamed Bono Vox, became famous as the lead singer of the Irish rock band, U2 using the stage name Bono.
About Bono
Paul David Hewson, KBE, OL (born 10 May 1960) is an Irish musician and social activist, who after being nicknamed Bono Vox, became famous as the lead singer of the Irish rock band, U2 using the stage name Bono.
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