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I just wanted to create things that I could be proud of. Money was just an evil byproduct to pay the bills at the end of the year.

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Richard Branson
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: July 18
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For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility.
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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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