Inactive Tutor answered 01/19/18
Tutor
New to Wyzant
It's an OK set of sentiments, but are you really giving a speech?
Perhaps the "y'all" is not appropriate in New York. Say Thank you, not Thank u.
Give some consideration to apologizing for not having taken advice, and realize that advice, coming from experience, should be considered more carefully. (Every day we see or hear of youngsters doing stupid things that can be harmful.)