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Robert De Niro, Bates College, May 27

1:39 PM PDT 6/7/2012 by THR Staff

Quote: "I have one piece of advice for you class of 2012: Stay in school. The world is a scary place."

Fun Fact: De Niro, who dropped out high school to pursue acting received an honorary degree from his friend Michael Chu, who is a trustee of the college. 

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