Drew Brees

Loyola University, 2010

It’s not a matter of if you will face adversity in your life but when. So when adversity knocks on your door, see it as an opportunity.

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Estelle Parsons

Connecticut College, 2005

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Ellen DeGeneres

Tulane University, 2009