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Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.
Colin Powell
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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
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Former United States Secretary Of State
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New York City
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Colin Luther Powell
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