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  • Happyman Jul 2, 2011 @ 5:34 am | delete
    Still inspiring people everday
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjyaVhwTeZs
  • partybuzz Oct 14, 2010 @ 10:36 am | delete
    I've read this book. Very inspiring. It's so nice of you to make this lens about him.
  • smitty7532 Jun 8, 2010 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    Great site!

    Success comes to those people who can manage their time according to their priorities. It is due to the fact that they can finish doing important tasks at a certain period of time without rushing things and without becoming reckless.
  • Jennifer Miller in UK Jul 4, 2009 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Just now I finished the book 'The Last Lecture'. I shed a few tears along the way but mainly I smiled an ear to ear grin as RP touched my heart with his.
    What a gift he gave the world. That mistakes are part of learning, courage is facing something that scares you and doing it anyway, honesty is always best, tough love works, brick walls are there to be scaled and our dreams are meant to be achieved.
    How lucky are the people who met and knew Randy. What an amazing friend, teacher, son, husband and father to have.
    I know Jai and his children will have wonderful lives and that he will always be with them. I also know they will grow up knowing that too.
    I was filled with such peace as the book ended. I came to my PC to check if and when he died.
    Now I simply bow to a great human being who showed me what 'greatness' really is all about. And that just maybe I can achieve it too.
    Leaving a worthwhile legacy - of Love, not money - makes it all worthwhile.
    Thanks Randy. See you around.
  • Julia Jan 3, 2009 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    Randy, I am undefended to be caught by your inspiring story! You are still alive and will be forever as many many people remembered your name Randy Pausch...
  • Keith Sep 17, 2008 @ 9:14 am | delete
    I only knew Randy since first seeing him on Oprah. I felt it when he passed on July 25th... sad that such a loving and smart person had to go. But I guess it's just God's wake-up call for all of us who think we have all the time in the world to follow our dreams... in truth, we don't. Randy, thank you for your courage. And to the family he's left behind, you were truly, truly blessed to have such a great person for as long as you did. Each day is precious, each day is a gift. To me, that's Randy's biggest lesson. Thank you, Randy Pausch.
  • Dear_Amelie Aug 20, 2008 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Respect Randy. He taught me a lot, about life, about dream, and about love. Thank you so much, Randy!
    May he rest in peace.
    Pray for Randy's family.

    Still feeling sad for the heartbreaking fact...
  • triathlontraining Aug 13, 2008 @ 8:36 am | delete
    My Dad recommended this book to me. What a great story!

    Very nice job on your lens too. :)
  • BrockO Aug 7, 2008 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    A diamond in a world full of pebbles. Would have been a pleasure to meet him. My prayers go out to his wife and children.
  • Celine S. Aug 6, 2008 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    My sincere condoleances to the Pausch Family. Through his "last lecture", Randy showed us how incredible a human being he was. Such a honor to have had the opportunity to hear him speak. Sometimes, life is cut short. However, when thinking of Randy, it's clear that his presence, brilliance and memories will remain forever.
  • alicesy Jul 30, 2008 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens. I like the quality insight you have provided here about Who Is Randy Pausch. Keep up the good work.

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  • Susan Navarro Jul 26, 2008 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    God bless you Randy Pausch. Please God take care of his family. Thank you Randy for coming into our lives. You will be remembered.
  • qlcoach Jul 26, 2008 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    Yes Randy Pausch was incredible! For me he emphasized the importance of living in the now, and to not fear death. Please see how I try to
    help people too: http://www.squidoo.com/ebyway
    Gary Eby, author and therapist
  • Ketan Dave Jul 26, 2008 @ 1:49 am | delete
    My sincere condolences to you and your family. He has given so much to the millions of people. He will be with us... forever....
  • BGF in Texas Jul 25, 2008 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    Recently read The Last Lecture and cannot stop talking about it to my family and friends. Randy, you are such a brave man and I admire you for how you've prepared yourself and your family. My prayers are with you.
  • Lara McLennan Jul 25, 2008 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Jai, I just heard of Randy's passing and am so sorry for your extreme loss. Randy has had great impacts on myself as well as so many millions of people. He will be in my heart forever along with you and your children. Thank you for sharing.
  • Gwen Jul 24, 2008 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    To Randy's family, I too lost my mother to this illness. My mother live 2 weeks and then she was gone. I miss her everyday. I can it the New Normal, if you will. Lean on God, that's all anyone can do. Many Blessings, Gwen
  • randy Fan Jul 23, 2008 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    I am concerned. Randy usually puts in a few updates every month on his condition and he has not put on in since the end of June. Is he doing okay?
  • C. Gustafson Jul 21, 2008 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    Randy, A friend told me about this young professor who had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had such an amazing attitude. I immediately started reading everything I could about you and have been following your progress.I can't begin to tell you what a difference you've made in my life. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and in 2005 found it was in my spinal column. Your story has been such an inspiration to me and I'm sure, a lot of others as well. I pray for you daily and am certain your spirit will live on in your precious childre.
  • Karen Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:00 am | delete
    Amazing person, amazing strength and he will leave us with such wisdom. Thank you Randy for your gift to millions. May God Bless you and your family.
  • Lynn Jul 15, 2008 @ 10:39 pm | delete
    The lecture and the book have both touched my heart. I too have an incurable form of cancer and am fighting with all my might to stay and watch my son grow up. I have had a lot more time with my son than you may have with yours and for that I am truly grateful. I used to think I was being selfish when I would grasp any opportunity to do fun and silly things - but not anymore - not since listening to your lecture.

    You have inspired many and your legacy will live on.

    God bless you sir.
  • Teri Jul 4, 2008 @ 12:35 am | delete
    You are such an inspiration to me. I am looking for my own Randy Pausch. I shed tears every time I check on your progress. God bless you and your precious family.
  • andrea Jun 30, 2008 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    I feel blessed to have seen your lecture, and read your book. I'm at a loss for words, as so many people have written what I am feeling and thinking about you and the way you have chosen to live life knowing it will soon come to an end. Anyone who has seen your lecture owes you a big thank you for touching their lives in such an inspirational way. God bless you Randy!
  • Cathy Jun 24, 2008 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    What an amazing person you are. You have been dealt the worst of the deck yet you have chosen to deal with it with courage, wisdom and the biggest heart of them all. I pray for you and your family. May you continue to have time with them on earth. Know that the words you have spoken and written have touched many lives including mine. Your children and wife are very lucky to have you in their lives. Your dreams will continue on through your children's lives.
    Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.
  • Diane, NY Jun 18, 2008 @ 10:51 am | delete
    I will continue to pray for your healing.
  • Lana Thompson Jun 10, 2008 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    My best to you and your family. I saw you on OPRAH and you truly made me open my eyes to enjoy life everyday and live life to the fullest. Your an incredible man.
  • Tsega May 7, 2008 @ 6:21 am | delete
    God be with you. I pray a miracle to happen to you and your family.
  • Tracy, RN Apr 21, 2008 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    I wish you and your family as long as possible together. Your courage will stay with me, and one day will a template for me. Thank you so much.
  • JoAnn Perlman Apr 5, 2008 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Randy Pausch's attitude about LIVING has moved me to take a look at how I may make a difference. I am going to contact PanCam to ask about volunteering.
  • EDIE pARTRIDGE Feb 29, 2008 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    YOU ARE TRUELY AN INSPIRATION, WITH WONDERFUL THOUGHTS PEOPLE BENEFIT FROM HEARING. I AM A NURSE AND EVER SO RARELY I COME ACROSS A PERSON WHO HANDLES DEATH IN A POSITIVE WAY. MOST OF THEM ARE ELDERLY AND HAVE LIVED A LONG LIFE. UNFORTUNATELY YOU ARE MUCH YOUNGER AND HAVE SMALL CHILDREN WHO STILL NEED YOU. BUT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO LIVE LIFE IN A POSITIVE WAY AND THIS WILL INFLUENCE THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE YOUR STORY HAS TOUCHED, AS WELL AS YOUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN AND WIFE. THANKYOU SO MUCH. I HOPE YOUR TREATMENT CAN KEEP YOU GOING STRONG FOR TIME TO COME.
  • Kgirl Feb 21, 2008 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    You are a truly remarkable person and I'll start to live my life for the better. You are a great person I will always remember what I saw and heard.Thank you for teaching me that you cann't give up on your dream and I wont.
  • CLB Feb 1, 2008 @ 12:44 pm | delete
    A personal note, as a hometeacher: thanks Randy for being the kind of person who makes creativity and fun an actual part of learning, while emphasizing on essentials such as honesty and hard work.

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