Overview

• The University of Leicester conferred the honorary doctorate on Pizzorno in recognition of his achievements in music.
• In his graduation speech, Pizzorno cited Claudio Ranieri’s “Dilly ding, dilly dong” and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini to honor his Italian roots.
• He thanked his wife and children for their support throughout his unconventional educational and musical journey.
• On Instagram, Pizzorno described the honor as surreal given his past struggles within traditional education systems.
• He urged graduates who have felt “too creative” or “too chaotic” to trust their instincts and pursue paths beyond conventional frameworks.