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I guess to be an entrepreneur you have to have a large ego, enormous pride and an ability to inspire others to follow your lead.

Ray Kroc

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Ray Kroc
Age: 81 †
Born: 1902
Born: October 5
Died: 1984
Died: January 14
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Raymond Albert Kroc
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