- Tyler Perry delivered the commencement speech to Emory graduates today (May 9)
- He received an honorary doctor of letters degree.
- His speech was 20 minutes and talked about having a strong work ethic.
- He mentioned how easily some people become successful by making videos and posting them on social media.
- He talked about how it took him seven years and at one point being homeless before his first play sold out.
- He urged them to find mentors.