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I always did something I was a little not ready to do. I think that's how you grow.

Marissa Mayer

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Marissa Mayer
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: May 30
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Computer Scientist
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Wausau
Wisconsin
Marissa Ann Mayer
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