John Waters Talks to RISD

May 30, 2015 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island commencement.risd.edu Transcript: blog.fawny.org/2015/05/31/johnwatersrisd/ I do not own this video. Only uploading because RISD didn't put it on Youtube and the Vimeo link isn't coming up in Google searches for most.

I should say right off that I am really qualified to be your commencement speaker. I was suspended from high school, then kicked out of college in the first marijuana scandal ever on a university campus. I’ve been arrested several times. I’ve been known to dress in ludicrous fashions. I’ve also built a career out of negative reviews, and have been called “the prince of puke” by the press. And most recently a title I’m really proud of: “the people’s pervert.” I am honoured to be here today with my people. ~ John Waters