British actress, Helen Mirren received an honourary doctorate for her career and philanthropy at Lousiana's Tulane University on Saturday.
At the commencement ceremony, Mirren gave her five rules to living a happy life.
Part way through her speech, she told internet lurkers to "Go outside and DO something."
Mirren: I call them Helen’s Top 5 rules for a happy life.
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
Hanging out with Helen Mirren "The Queen" pic.twitter.com/kwv2VGXLn7
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1. Don't rush to get married.
Mirren: Rule Number One. Don't need to rush to get married.
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2. Treat people like people.
Mirren: Number Two – just treat people like people. An actress friend of mine did the most simple thing that taught me a huge lesson.
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
Helen Mirren receives an honorary doctorate for her career and philanthropy at #Tulane17. pic.twitter.com/psGCaG2Uus
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3. Ignore people who judge the way you look.
Mirren: Three --Ignore anyone who judges the way you look, especially if he or she is some anonymous creep lurking on the Internet.
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
Mirren: And if you are that person lurking on the Internet -- STOP IT, just stop it, go outside and DO something.
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
4. Don't be afraid of fear.
Mirren: Number Four -- don't be afraid of fear. Those words bring me back to my grammar school and our headmistress
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
5. Navigate each day with a few practical do's and don'ts.
Mirren: Don't procrastinate.
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
Do say thank you when it is merited.
Do say thank you when it is merited.
Don't lose your sense of humor.
Mirren: Do confront bullies.
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
Don't procrastinate.
Do open your heart to love.
Mirren: And one more thing
— Tulane University (@TulaneNews) May 20, 2017
Don't procrastinate.
Helen Mirren starred in The Queen, The Debt, The Hundred-Foot Journey, Gosford Park, Calendar Girls and many other films.
She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2003 for her contribution to the arts.
