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Conan O’Brien is an American hero. That may sound like overstatement to some, but rare is the entertainer who sees the big picture of life and inspires multitudes with a balanced commitment to humor and honesty. Those of us who love to laugh—and love to make others laugh—have our modern day patron saint. Conan’s final episode of The Tonight Show was unforgettable, and he closed in grand style with this exhortation.

Watch Conan’s farewell speech here.

Thanks for doing what you do, Conesy. Karma will always be on your side!

So many people lust for a cause to fight for. So many people need to believe their work has global implications. Thus such occurrences as Climategate transpire, but are shortly accompanied by the appropriate reaction. The lesson to be learned from all this? Computer hackers are the saviors of modern society—the last line of defense. This holiday season, won’t you remember the hacker in your life by rewarding him with Papa John’s gift cards and an ample supply of Diet Canada Dry?

Dale Murphy will make it into the Hall of Fame someday. I need to believe.