Read the sentences from Last Lecture by Randy Pausch.

And I assure you I am not in denial. It’s not like I’m not aware of what’s going on.

Why is Pausch telling his audience this?

He wants to convince them that they should stop focusing on his illness.
He wants them to remember that he is in a difficult situation.
He wants them to feel comfortable and accept his positive attitude.
He wants to encourage them to have sympathy for him.