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There's ways to amuse yourself while doing things and thats how I look at efficency.
Donald Knuth
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Donald Knuth
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: January 10
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Milwaukee City
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Donald E. Knuth
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Donald Ervin Knuth
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