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Michael Keaton deserves an award for the Batman comment he made at a graduation speech

To be fair, the man is Batman.
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Michael Keaton was a damn good Batman.

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The legendary actor gave a commencement speech at Kent State University graduation recently, and he wrapped things up in the most unbelievably wonderful way.

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Why focus on the bright careers of the young graduates when literally Batman is standing at the podium? The only thing that would have made it better would be if Christian Bale had swung in and fought Keaton for the microphone.

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