Liam Neeson: Art Helps Heal the Heart

Us Magazine - May 7, 2009 5:57 AM PDT
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In his first public speaking appearance since his wife Natasha Richardson's tragic death, Liam Neeson quoted poet Paul Muldoon to describe how art helps heal the heart.

Neeson -- who left the college before graduating -- received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Queens University Belfast, at the British Consulate in NYC on Wednesday.

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He told students that art "builds from pain, from misery, from a deep-seated hurt, a monument to the human heart that shines like a golden dome among roofs rain-glazed and leaden," according to Irish Central.

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The actor -- whose two sons, Micheal, 13, and Daniel, 12, sat closest to the podium -- appeared nervous at first when he got behind the podium. "Everybody assumes that actors are great public speakers," he said. "Its terrifying. Forgive me for reading it."

But he made it through his speech, sharing with students one of the most valuable lessons he learned from school.

"I think it is a message that a university always gives its students in the end: Its time to move on, get on with your life," he said. "I got on with mine, and I'm still getting on."

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  • Julie
    You and your family are in our prayers!
    report abuseposted August 12, 2009 5:48 AM PDT
  • keepingitreal
    This man is such a class act...I can't believe he is strong enough to get out there and do all he has been doing after Natasha's death. I would be a basket case and on medication just to get out of bed everyday. I respect and admire him all the more for it. I truly hope that down the road he and his sons can be happy again. My thoughts and prayers are with them all.
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 10:24 AM PDT
  • M.A.C
    my prayers for him & his family
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 9:06 AM PDT
  • betrue2u
    God Bless You and your boys Liam. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 8:35 AM PDT
  • FranS
    Kudos to you, Liam. You're a great role model for your sons.
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 7:28 AM PDT
  • Happy7
    Love you Liam, your a class act!!!!!
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 7:25 AM PDT
  • Lucielle
    I adore this Actor.
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 6:22 AM PDT
  • Lucielle
    I adore this Actor.
    report abuseposted May 7, 2009 6:22 AM PDT

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