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The thing that we possess, that machines don't, is the ability to exhibit wisdom.

Herbie Hancock

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Herbie Hancock
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: April 12
Actor
Bandleader
Conductor
Film Score Composer
Jazz Musician
Jazz Pianist
Keyboardist
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Singer-Songwriter
Chicago
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It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles that's the key to happiness.
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I'm always interested in looking forward toward the future. Carving out new ways of looking at things.
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