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If you're going to say to all the people that you're working with, 'We want you to treat the customers honestly don't lie and don't cheat,' it is somewhat hypocritical if you're not following the same rules.
James Sinegal
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James Sinegal
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: January 1
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Pittsburg
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