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“Our focus is on the forward end of things: the customer and what does he want to do? If you're buying underwear and household items ladders and everything else - I buy all sorts of stuff on Amazon Prime - why shouldn't I buy this? Any legal document, contract or otherwise, that prevents me from doing that, I don't want to be a part of.”

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Gerry Lopez, born on November 7, 1948, is a renowned surfer. He is highly respected in the surfing community for his exceptional skills and innovative surfing style. more

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