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Really great blogs do not take the place of great microprocessors. Great blogs do not replace great software. Lots and lots of blogs does not replace lots and lots of sales.
Larry Ellison
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Larry Ellison
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: August 17
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The Bronx
New York City
Lawrence Joseph Ellison
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Lawrence Joseph Larry Ellison
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