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“I remember going into Steve's [Jobs] house, and he had almost no furniture in it. He just had a picture of Einstein, whom he admired greatly, and he had a Tiffany lamp and a chair and a bed. He just didn't believe in having lots of things around, but he was incredibly careful in what he selected.”

Quote by John Sculley

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John Sculley, born on April 6, 1939, is an accomplished businessman. He is known for his leadership that transformed Apple Inc. from a personal computer manufacturer into a consumer electronics and mobile communication giant. more

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