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I had more energy at 50. On the other hand, at 75, I've probably got a little more wisdom and good judgment than I had at 50 because I've got more experience. But I haven't really changed. I'm still driven by the same philosophy.

Ted Turner

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Ted Turner
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: November 19
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Cincinnati
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I regret that I wasn't more successful with my marriages, but it is what it is.
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The biggest thing I learned from losing? Winning's better.
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I was gonna go broke if I didn't get things turned around real fast.
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Nuclear war would really set back cable.
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John is very aware of the responsibilities that come with being a landowner. I also feel that way. We both see landownership as a personal investment, but also an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.
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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.
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I just love it when people say I can't do something. There's nothing that makes me feel better, because all my life people have said I wasn't going to make it.
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