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“I made 50 million bucks yesterday. That's a flameout I could get used to.”

Quote by Conrad Black

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Conrad Black, born on August 25, 1944, is a Canadian entrepreneur, publisher, and politician. He was the publisher of The National Post and The Canadian Press, and was active in the political scenes in Canada and the United Kingdom. Black is known for his business success and the controversies surrounding his political stance. more

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