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I never wanted to be a businessman, I just wanted to change the world

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Richard Branson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: July 18
Aircraft Pilot
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If you spot an opportunity and are really excited by it, throw yourself into it with everything you've got.
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I just love life. I mean, you know, I love every second of it. I love people.
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