Baldwin Receives Honorary Arts Degree
By WENNThursday, May 13, 2010
Actor ALEC BALDWIN braved the rain to accept his honorary degree from New York University on Wednesday (12May10) - telling students he was “very touched” to receive the tribute.
The 30 Rock star was handed an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree during the NYU Class of 2010 ceremony at the Yankee Stadium and made a heartfelt speech for the graduates - despite the pouring rain.
He told the crowd, “California and Florida may have the sunshine but they don’t have New York University, am I right? I’d rather get my degree in the rain in New York any day.
“Today ends the successful fulfilment of one commitment you’ve made and begins the consideration of others you will be asked to make. In my life I have learned that when you do not commit, you do not risk and you discover you should have, that’s even more consequential.
“I am deeply, deeply honoured to accept this degree from my alma mater (NYU) and I’m very happy and very touched to share this with you all today. Congratulations to you all!”
