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He's a machine for competitive balance, ... Yes, the money is in New York. Yes, the money is in his hands. But he squanders money. Thank God for it.
Michael Lewis
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Michael Lewis
Age: 63
Born: 1960
Born: October 15
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New Orleans
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Michael M. Lewis
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