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You know, a great big fat person once stood on this stage and told a group of a dozen or so nerds in hideous disco outfits that "glee," by its very definition, is about opening yourself up to joy. Now, it's no secret that for a long time, I thought that was a load of hooey. As far as I can see, the glee club is nothing more than a place where a bunch of cowardly losers go to sing their troubles away, and delude themselves that they live in a world that cares one iota about their hopes and dreams, totally divorced from the harsh reality that out in the the real world, there's not much more to hope for than disappointment, heartbreak and failure. And you know what? I was exactly right. That's exactly what Glee Club is. But I was wrong about the cowardly part.
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I'm honoured to be here to rededicate this theatre the Finn Hudson Auditorium. William, it is with your hard work, in his memory, that you managed to accomplish something unimaginable. McKinley High School for the Performing Arts has become an overwhelming success. A model for public schools that showcase the arts, now being replicated all across the country. Congratulations, Will Schuester. You and your little Glee Club have accomplished something quite remarkable.
GLEE — 6.13, "Dreams Come True"
aired March 20, 2015