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Helen Mirren to Tulane University's Class of 2017:
"And Helen’s Rule No. 5 for a happy life? Don't overcomplicate things. You can navigate each day just by following some very practical dos and don'ts. Like don't put hot cups on waxed wooden surfaces. In fact, don’t ever wax wooden surfaces.
Don't procrastinate. Do say thank you when it is merited. Don't procrastinate … especially in saying thank you when it is merited. Don't lose your sense of humor. Do confront bullies. Don't procrastinate. Do open your heart to love. Don’t confuse sex with love. Love generally lasts longer than two minutes. Don't smoke tobacco … or chew it. Don't dive into water if you don't know how deep it is. And one more thing — don't procrastinate."
"And Helen’s Rule No. 5 for a happy life? Don't overcomplicate things. You can navigate each day just by following some very practical dos and don'ts. Like don't put hot cups on waxed wooden surfaces. In fact, don’t ever wax wooden surfaces.
Don't procrastinate. Do say thank you when it is merited. Don't procrastinate … especially in saying thank you when it is merited. Don't lose your sense of humor. Do confront bullies. Don't procrastinate. Do open your heart to love. Don’t confuse sex with love. Love generally lasts longer than two minutes. Don't smoke tobacco … or chew it. Don't dive into water if you don't know how deep it is. And one more thing — don't procrastinate."
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