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Frankly, I like new things. I feel like I made a contribution to building a more interactive world. And I'm proud of that.
Steve Case
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Steve Case
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: August 21
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Stephen McConnell Steve Case
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