Find out by going to Miami Book Fair. Com. Create your own schedule. Find out all the great things you would like to go to. It is also, it is also no exaggeration when i say that this book fair could not be done without the work of hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of volunteers. But at the center of all of it is this remarkable, remarkable educational institution. I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart everybody at Miamidade College for giving us this remarkable gift. [applause] and you know, this has been quite a week, huh . To say the least. And, you know, after this really very emotional week my thoughts, really, like all of us, we went into our little cocoons and listened to music, and i had the good fortune or unfortunate thing of listening to a lot of leonard cohn during that time. But, i, my thoughts began to turn to that time 35 years ago when a group of us were called down by dr. Eduardo padron, the then Vice President of this very campus and it was then a very mu
[cheers and applause] some of us have been involved from the gunning, some of us gray beards realize weve been doing this more than half our lives. [laughter] its pretty astonishing when i think about it. But, and what a fair we have for you this year. We have everyone from James Carville to dana perino to were doing a new program this year called read caribbean, were doing programs in spanish. We have this wonderful new part of the fair called the porch which is right that way. [laughter] and as you know, after tonight we have every evening weve got authors coming in leading to the street fair which happens on friday where we have over 500 authors coming, programs in spanish and english and creole, and theres literally something for everyone. So we hope youll do all you can do to find out by going to miamibookfair. Com, create your own schedule, find out about all the great things youd like to go to. Its also, its also no exaggeration when i say that this book fair could not be done w
And, of course, the autographing area on this floor is on the other side of the elevator. You can purchase dave barrys book and get it autographed. Thank you. [inaudible conversations] and that was humorous dave barry owning the booktv room here at the miami book festival. Best. State. Ever a florida man defends his homeland, was the name of the book. Well, coming up in our live coverage from miami, a callin program with senator bernie sanders, a callin program with Andrew Bacevich whose newest book is called americas war for the greater middle east. Those are both coming up, and the Miami Book Fair has now become a weeklong event. And earlier this week daily show host trevor noah was in town to talk about his new book. Its called born a crime. Were going to show that to you now. [applause] thank you, thank you. Well, welcome to the 33rd Miami Book Fair. [cheers and applause] some of us have been involved from the gunning, some of us gray beards realize weve been doing this more than h
A Great American day no matter how you feel about it politically. Its normally a big american thank you to people who have made a difference in our lives. And its the president s opportunity to Say Something nice about them and give them their moment in the sun after what is, you know, widely believed to be fantastic accomplishments. In the room now, you see members of the president s cabinet and many of those who will receive these awards. They are running just a couple minutes behind. And over the last hour, weve gotten a flood of new information from the president elect about many subjects, this is all new. And well get to what we can before the ceremony begins. First off, and this one is complicated, prosecuting Hillary Clinton. Remember now, first donald trump said she should be in jail. Then he said he would prosecute her. Then he said, he would launch an investigation. Then he became the president elect. Hours ago his Senior Adviser says president elect trump does not plan to pu
Her works inspires us to bridge our differences and recognize the gravity of our collective existence. Her pieces have changed the landscape of the country and influenced the dialogue of our society. Never more profoundly than her tribute to the americans who fell in vietnam by cutting a wound into the earth to create a sacred place of healing in our nations capital. [ applause ] Lorne Michaels. [ applause ] one of the most transformative entertainment figures of our time, Lorne Michaels followed his dreams to new york city to create a sketch show that brought satire, whit and comedy to homes around the world. As executive producer, saturday night live has entertained audiences across generations, reflecting and shaping critical elements of our culture, political and national life. Lorne michaels creative legacy stretches into late night televisions, sitcom and the big screen challenging us to laugh. As one of his shows signature characters would say, well, isnt that special. [ applaus