This commemorative speech about William Shakespeare is a tribute to someone who has shaped much of our language today. It takes a look takes at Shakespeare and what we know and, more importantly, don't know about him. Even to the greatest scholars his life is still a mystery. The speech speaks of his great understanding of the human condition and how his work is timeless and ageless. He was, undoubtedly a genius and his plays have been and continue to be performed through the world. He is a man for all times.
