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If everyone thinks you're doing the right thing, then everyone would be doing it. Have a controversial strategy.

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Scott McNealy
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: November 13
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Scott G. McNealy
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When Steve Ballmer calls me wacko, I consider that a compliment.
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I can't figure the stock market out. I think it's wacky. I have done well with a long-term strategy and will continue being a long-term investor.
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The best decision is the right decision. The next best decision is the wrong decision. The worst decision is no decision.
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Without choice, you have no innovation. Without innovation, you have nothing.
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If I could embed a locator chip in my child right now, I know I would do that. Some people call that Big Brother I call it being a father.
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