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Those that believe this is merely a downturn are mad. Our industry is going to mature and as something matures, the rate of innovation does slow.

Larry Ellison

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Larry Ellison
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: August 17
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New York City
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Lawrence Joseph Larry Ellison
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