Thursday June 14, 2012
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Graduation: Words of Wisdom
It's graduation time in Toronto. To mark the occasion, Metro Morning's Morgan Passi asked five prominent Torontonians about highschool, graduation and prom.
Singer-songwriter Shakura S'Aida says, "I think my goal would have been to date the cute kid." Listen 
(runs 2:26)
Premier Dalton McGuinty remembers his fashion sense; "Bright plaid jacket, platform shoes... I thought I looked wonderful." Listen (runs 2:17)
Fashion expert, television host and author Jeanne Beker says, "I never thought I'd end up in the fashion business." Listen (runs 2:26)
CBC's Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q, says he had a tough time when he was young.
"My nose grew faster than the rest of my face," he remembers. Listen (runs 2:45).
Dr. Vincent Lam is an emergency physician and a lecturer at the University of Toronto.
He's also the author of The Headmaster's Wager. His advice for graduates; be prepared for hard work. Listen (runs 1:57)
Singer-songwriter Shakura S'Aida says, "I think my goal would have been to date the cute kid." Listen (runs 2:26)
Premier Dalton McGuinty remembers his fashion sense; "Bright plaid jacket, platform shoes... I thought I looked wonderful." Listen (runs 2:17)
Fashion expert, television host and author Jeanne Beker says, "I never thought I'd end up in the fashion business." Listen (runs 2:26)
CBC's Jian Ghomeshi, host of Q, says he had a tough time when he was young."My nose grew faster than the rest of my face," he remembers. Listen
(runs 2:45).
Dr. Vincent Lam is an emergency physician and a lecturer at the University of Toronto.He's also the author of The Headmaster's Wager. His advice for graduates; be prepared for hard work. Listen
(runs 1:57)Categories: Past Episodes
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