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We always build on the past the past always tries to stop us.
Lawrence Lessig
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Lawrence Lessig
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 3
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South Dakota
Larry Lessig
Lester Lawrence Lessig III
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The popular choice, by more than 2 million votes, is a completely qualified candidate for president.
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Writing is the Latin of our times. The modern language of the people is video and sound.
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