Sidney candidly admitted that he used to be a 'real elitist' — he had worked hard, attended all the best schools, and thought his smarts, talents, and background made him pretty hot stuff. But when he entered the working world, he was amazed to discover incredibly talented and capable people from all walks of life. He urged the graduates to celebrate diversity, recognizing that people's different talents and perspectives are what make teamwork powerful. Together, he said, a diverse team can achieve more than any individual could alone.