Once again, It was a packed house of over 1200 students today to see the show! I love going to Duquesne. The Orientation Leaders not only work overtime to make transition easy for students, but the actually MOVE THE STUDENTS IN! That is right! GREET them at their CARS- and unload for Freshmen, saying ‘Welcome to Duquesne’!!!! You have to love it! Enjoy this journey freshmen. You are attending one of the best Universities in the country! Bernie
I was NOT sleeping here!
See? I just blinked! 
hey man, awesome show. Lots of funny stuff with a good message behind it all. Keep it up!
Hey, awesome show today, Bernie! My friends and I really appreciated your honesty and straightforward-ness.
Hey!
I thought you did a really great job with the show.
I have a close friend who went through some of the same things and I really wish he could have heard you.
Thanks!
hey bernie! u were awesome today! you really got ur message through to everyone and u were funny as hell. make sure u come back to duq sometime!
~kirsten
Hey Bernie i just want to thank you for coming o Duquesne today and making my orientation even more wonderful. I want to thank you also because for sharing a story that is not only tough to say once but to say time and time again. My friend who was like a little brother to me comitted suicide this past year also. And if you noticed i walked out of the show for a min because i could not belive some1 felt pain like me. You are a wonderful man and an inspiration to my life. Thanks again.
Your Friend
Chris
Awesome show!!!!! One of the funniest inspirational talks I’ve ever been to! Gotta love headband man!!!!
you were unbelievable! one of the funniest comedians i’ve ever seen!! You made it personal which kept everyone interested and you got your point across without preaching to us. I appreciate everything that you do …thank you!!!
hey bernie! thanks so much for coming to our orientation program for another wonderful year! you leave the new students with such an inspiring story and lots of laughs. Hope that picture of us can be “cropped” to the perfect facebook and myspace pics!
That was a great show. Keep posted as to when you’re coming to a comedy club here in Pittsburgh becasue I’ll definately come. You were a scream!
I am so glad you managed to turn your life around. I am the oldest of my family, and I know how hard it can be sometimes to be a brother. I just hope you have continuous success, and even though people still can make mistakes that does not mean someone cannot try to work higher.
Bernie!
I really think that you were hillarious. I love to laugh, and I seriously was laughing so hard. I realy want you to know that I respect you for making the right decisions, and learning from your mistakes after everything you went through. I am sorry for your loss. The choices we have are exactly what you told us about. You had an awesome message, it was a really cool way to get us to loosen up. Thank You, for sharing your story and making me laugh hystericaly!
Best of Luck,
Adriana
Hey, I really enjoyed your show today! You kept the laughs coming and let us know a real story about drinkinking and drugs. I’m glad, too, that you had a message, laughs are fun, but I think its cool your sharing you story with others. it gives people something to think about, and rethink their decisions. Thanks Again. Have a good tour!
Very good show man, very touching and personal as well as universal and hilarious. I’ve seen what drugs and alcohol can do to someone, it was a deep reminder of why I’ve made the life choices I have.
Hey, sweet show! Thanks for coming. It was a funny show with a great message and absolutely no preaching involved!
That was an awesome show!! Ive never seen someone who could make such an inspirational speech and at the same time have be so funny!! Keep on doin what your doin it was great!! Thanks
hey man your show was awesome. you are definitely funny as hell && got your message across really well. Thanks for coming & i hope to see you again next year
Bernie,
I loved your message. I thought it was really inspirational. Your comedy act was hilarious. You had me crying because I was laughing so hard. I thought I might pee myself! Anyway I loved your whole bit. Thanks for coming and good luck with future acts.
God Bless
Wow, what an awesome motivational act!
You made me laugh sooooooo hard
Keep up the good work with spreading your message.
Thanks for coming to Duq!
Thanks sOoooO much for coming to Duquesne! You are aMazing:) Keep doing what you do and you will touch soo many more lives…. Thanks again!
Bernie,
Year in and year out I have heard the amazing story you have told and it has never grown old. I have told my friends that do not go to Duquesne about your act and how awesome the message is that you send out. God has really blessed you and has made you a role model for the future generations to come. For as long as possible, please continue to be the honest and real person that I have seen you portray on stage. God bless you and your family!
I have to say i loved the show man. you really know how to get a point across without pushing it on people. hilarious too.
Hey Bernie! Just wanted to let you know how much i enjoyed your show today! Not only did you have everybody cracking up, but you managed to spread an inspirational message to all of us, and whether people take it in stride or not, it will always be in the back of their heads because of your unique approach- not condemning but understanding. you’ve definitely inspired me never to START. thanks a lot and best of luck.
Bernie, I am fascinated by how you managed to get such an important message across using comedy. I really admire you for all the things you’ve been through and what you have accomplished despite that. I really enjoyed the show, thanks so much.
hey bernie. just wanted to thank you for stopping by. you were absolutely hysterical, and your messages were awesome. definately inspirational. and motivational. thanks so much again for coming, and god bless!!
P.S. Congrats on 19 years!
Good job and thank you today, Bernie. I especially like the bit about the ex-girlfriend photo mail, however instead of saying aww i wanted to yell heck yeah because who can really say no to free porn?
YOU WERE AMAZING!
You have a great message, and it is really cool to hear it in a different form. Its not like a lecture or anything. It was somethign I actually wanted to pay attention to. Thanks so much. Hope to see you again.
-Suzi.
Awesome show! I really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work.
Good luck in the future!
Today you gave a wonderful show. I really appreciate your message and the values that you have come to live by. I’ve lost a family member in that manner and I know how much it comes around to bite you in the ass and take a HARD look at the decisions you are making yourself. I hope that many people really listen to what you have to say and keep it with them. Thank you so much!
Hey Bernie!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to come to Duquesne!! You were awesome! My brother and I are really close and your story really hit the message home. I think its awesome what you’re doing and I’m sure God is blessing you for it. You’re a good person to talk to people our age too cause you’re really funny so we won’t fall asleep during your stories. haha So thanks again for the laughs. Hopefully I’ll see you again next year! =)
Hey, just wanted to thank you for your time today and the stories you shared. It really touched me in ways that are harder to explain than most would think. Last year, at my high school, a good friend of mine was lost suddenly–without prior notice. It’s not the same story you shared with us, but has so many similarities that it is a little scary. The guy I am talking about was a senior in high school, absolutely amazing on the track team, even better on the football team, had a full ride into a wonderful college, and was overall just a sweet, nice, caring, and outgoing person. He never put things in front of his friends and always made a point to say ‘hi’ to everyone in the hallway. Then, out of nowhere, he was caught in a car with alcohol & some friends. It didn’t matter that he wasn’t drinking it~he still received the D.U.I. After that, his whole life changed–no scholarships, benched on the track team, and a permanent stamp on his record. No one saw it coming, no one thought it even possible for him to think of doing such a thing; but, unfortunately, he shot himself in his car outside of our local park and was still there when his best friend went to go find him…
You can’t even believe how much grief was put on the people of that school, especially for the ones who knew him well & never thought he would do such a thing. We, of course, grieved and left the moment in the past while the memories lived on. Matt, this guy I’m talking about, never gave himself the chance to change his life. He wasn’t the ‘party guy’ that went out drinking all the time, but hung out with enough of them that it affected his & everyone else’s at our school’s lives.
I just want to thank you again for your time and stories you shared earlier. It was appreciated in more ways than one & I will never forget the message you put forth to us today. Thank you
Bernie,
Honestly, the only thing I can say is that you’re definitely one of the most influencial people that could ever talk to a class of freshmen college students. Your show today was great..
Take care!
P.S. You should be really proud of yourself, you’ve become a much better person and a truley inspirational man.
I’ve been to a lot of different conferences throughout high school and I’ve listened to a lot of different motivational speakers, but honestly you have been the best I’ve ever heard. Great show and I look forward to hopefully hearing you again sometime. Thanks for coming to Duquesne.
You were awesome!!! I Loved your message, and especially how you came about doing it. My favorite teacher in highschool always said the best way to speak to an audience is to Show not Tell, and that is exactly what you did. Your act will really have a strong impact on my college years. keep up the great work!! thanks for coming to Duquesne!!!
Hey Bernie, you were awesome!! Thanks for all the great comments about Duquesne and for coming to talk to us! Loved the way you approached the topic..good luck with wherever you go next!
Once again, unusual and thought provoking. I enjoyed your act last year, and it was great to be able to be around to hear it this time. i truly applaud you for being able to get up and talk so freely and openly about your life and your mistakes (and your rewards too!). I thank you for coming again, and i know i’m not the only one who walked away without feeling like information was beat into us with a splintering fraternity paddle. Everyone can relate your act to their life in some way, which is what makes it so special, and so potentially inspiring.
bernie… the show is funnier every time i see it!
hey man. i loved your show! keep up the good work. you were really funny and also had an accelent message. you opened up a lot of realizations. i wont forget your story and what you said because you did it so well and it will always stick with me. thanks for coming to duquesne and i appreciate all you hard work. i wish the best of luck to you and have a great year!
Hey Bernie! I really enjoyed your show! I appreciated your honesty, and I also admire how you managed to turn your life around. Your story really hit home to me because I know many people who are in recovery, and I also know someone who committed suicide this year. Thank you for coming to Duquesne! You really gave me and many others inspiration.
Bernie,
Great job and thanks for sharing your story!
I loved what you had to say! You brought to the table a very serious issue in a way that would inspire us to internalize the truth and make good decisions for ourselves. Plus, you had me on the brink of falling out of my seat because I was laughing so hard!
God Bless
Wow. You were absolutely inspiring…probably one of the best speakers I have ever heard. I give you mad props =]=] Thanks for an amazing show!
Bernie,
You were so inspirational and I really do think you got to a lot of kids today. I definitely don’t even want to start drinking after your touching story, mixed with quite a few laughs.
It’s sad that something so terrible had to happen for you to stop, but I think it’s amazing that you share your story to help other people maybe think twice before picking up a glass or drug or something.
Thank you very much, once again…and happy 19 years!!
-Becca
Hey,
Just wanted to say that i thought you were so funny and loved your stories. You truly have a gift of making people laugh. I really admire your attitude and love for coming to different schools and sharing your story. Congratulations on being featured in the new book from all your hard work and dedication. What an accomplishment! It definitely has paid off. Thanks for coming!
Bernie – your show was incredible! I really enjoyed it and I would highly recommend it to anyone else who might have the chance to go see you. The message that you presented really hit home and don’t ever worry that you’re lecturing to your audience. Having you come and talk to us made my entire orientation experience worth it…you’re a great guy who’s been through a lot and I respect you for being able to get up on stage and talk about all that you did with us. Thanks again and best of luck!
Excellent job my man. You were both hilarious and intellectual, without being preachy. Come back any time!!
Hey, awesome show. great way to send such a good messge without preaching!
You were amazing last night. You have a great talent! Thank you!
Hey, hilarious show with a great inspirational message behind it! You know exactly how to make a point without forcing on your audience. Thanks for the show
Your show was amazing, both funny and moving. Thanks for sharing your story!!
Britt
Hey Bernie!
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I loved your show! Everyone I’ve talked to agrees that it was hilarious and the message was something I think everyone needed to hear. It was awesome the way you delivered it without preaching. You should definitely come back to Pittsburgh sometime soon. We love you
Congrats on 19 years!
Hey Bernie
Thank you for coming to Duquesne and making this orientation even more enjoyable. Your show humored, inspired, and helped everyone who attended.
You put on a really get show. I was so surprised that there actually is someone out there sending out a message that can get through to people effectively. Aside from that, a lot of what you said was personal to me. I had a friend back when I was about 12 who was being abused by his father. When the abuse got so bad, he ran away and secretly lived at my house for almost a week. He finally decided to go back home, and the day he left my house, he commited suicide. I fully understand how it feels to lose someone that way, especially right after you had just tried to protect them. Your relationship with your other brother reminds me of the relationship between Ryan O’Reilly and Cyril O’Reilly on the HBO series “Oz.” It’s a little hard to explain it, but it was really cool to hear about a real-life version of them, where one brother is of average intelligence and the other is mentally handicapped. Finally, I understand how you feel about being so short. I’ve been 4’11″ since I was 13, so I haven’t grown in five years, and I never will again. Anyway, awesome show. I really appreciated everything you had to say. Thanks a lot for coming.
loved the show, you did a great job, without lecturing
Loved your show and there was no lecturing.
Hey! Thanks for yet another great show. This is my second time seeing your show, and my first year as a team leader. your story is inspiring to hear, and you share it in such a genuine way that everyone pays attention to every minute of it. Keep it up, and I hope to see you again next year!
hey bernie i loved your show it was great thank you for sharing your story
Wow! You blew me away with your comedy and your story. It was truly inspirational and you talked to me like a friend. Thanks for making me laugh.