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“When I went off to college, I was expecting to be a concert musician. In music school I heard all of these kids who were just unbelievable. And I understand that you can be very, very good, but there's something that separates very, very good from great, and I knew that I wasn't great.”

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Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice is a renowned American political scientist and diplomat. She served as the 66th United States Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. Rice is recognized for her expertise in Russian studies and international relations. She has held various academic positions and has been involved in politics for many years. more

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