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I just want things to work properly.

James Dyson

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James Dyson
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: May 2
Designer
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Norfolk
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Failure is an enigma. You worry about it, and it teaches you something.
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Don't listen to experts.
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I just think things should work properly.
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Anger is a good motivator.
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We have to change our culture so you can create wealth from making things and don't just try to make money out of money
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If you invent something, you're doing a creative act. It's like writing a novel or composing music. You put your heart and soul into it, and money. It's years of your life, it's your house remortgaged, huge emotional investment and financial investment.
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I was frustrated as a child when I had to use a vacuum. It had a screaming noise and the smell of stale dog and a lack of performance.
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