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Over a three year period, I gave away half of what I had. To be honest, my hands shook as I signed it away. I knew I was taking myself out of the race to be the richest man in the world.
Ted Turner
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Ted Turner
Age: 85
Born: 1938
Born: November 19
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If you panic that's a good way to lose. You have to stay in control.
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Many times through the ages, like as not the chance appears, but because of indecision, man's fond hopes are drowned in tears.
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I like Obama. I don't know who could do a better job. He's got an incredibly tough situation, and a good heart and mind. I'd like to see him rally support a little better.
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