Harrison Ford’s rousing commencement speech goes viral: ‘The world my generation left you is a real mess’

(NEXSTAR) — In an inspiring speech to the class of 2026, actor Harrison Ford admitted to the mistakes of his generation, before calling on young people to change the world.

He kicked off his commencement address Monday at Arizona State University by admitting he didn’t always make the best choices when he was young.

“I was squandering my life in riotous living,” the 83-year-old said of his college years. He found himself in a drama class looking for an easy A grade, but fell in love with acting.

“Hiding in character, costume and makeup, I had a freedom, a bravery I had never felt before — and I got an A!” he joked. “I was, I realized, present for possibly the very first time in my life. My passion had led me to community.”

Ford pursued acting, he told the students, while working carpentry jobs to pay the bills and support his family. Even after the success of “Star Wars,” when things got easier, something still wasn’t quite right.

“The load lightened. I had freedom, opportunity, but something was still missing.” He had........

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