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The self-edited author is as foolish as the self-medicated patient.
Guy Kawasaki
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Guy Kawasaki
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: August 30
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Guy Takeo Kawasaki
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I don't want to make more friends. I have four kids, I have plenty of friends, and all the personal relationships I need.
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