Randy Pausch
 

Randy Pausch
 

Randy Pausch was one remarkable man. I was so glad to have tuned into Oprah one day and been able to see him and hear his words. The one bit of wisdom that he stated and that I gave to my granddaughter Raven who is thirteen (but not dating) is when you start to date don't just listen to what your date says but watch his actions. Oh so true.
He will be sadly missed. But on the other hand I am happy for all he was able to accomplish on this earth in his 47 yrs and what his lecture has done for me.
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Ruth Ann

I was just reading about his death. He really made
an impression on a lot of people with his ideas about
life. I am sad for his family.
patb

This saddened me too although I feel certain he must have had a positive impact on many people in the same situation as he was.
He had remarkable strength and dignity and I'm sure his children will watch his lecture time and time again and feel so proud of him.
Thanks Pink girl..

Thanks Pinkgirl. He made a lasting impression on me and Nicola. We were blessed to have been able to see him and his lecture on Oprah together last Fall. He was quite a man.

Pinkgirl, thanks for this post. He had the right idea. If you're going to go, you may as well have fun. It's a heck of a lot better than being miserable.

I think it wasn't so much that BECAUSE he was going to die he was going to have fun as much as he (and everyone on earth) should have fun no matter what. Period.

He even says he is not so unique but he was because he said out loud what many of us only think and not say (or complain about it).

He was born in 1960, the same year as me. But the news say he is 47. So he is actually a few months younger than me. Chinese has a certain saying to describe people who has died young: "The Heaven is jealous of the talented." Kind of similar to the English expression: "God only takes the best."

Oh yes, I just heard the news today. Relatively speaking, he died so young, but the impact he had on so many people and the joy of living that he was able to appreciate gave him such a rich full life.

I was so saddened about this today too when I read it on the paper this morning. anyone who has heard his lecture, it just breaks your heart

maria

When my onco nurse first email his speech. I was so amaze. I told myself "I want his attitude." There is no stopping me now. I release all negative around me and I am enjoying my life. Thank you Randy you are my inspiration.

Randy Pausch was an amazing man who has impacted so many lives and inspired so many. His death touched us all. May he rest in peace.

Pink
 

I loved his book - very sobering, yet uplifting at the same time. His zest for life and his ability to have fun (even when dying) are inspiring. A true role model.