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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.”

Quote by Ted Turner

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Ted Turner, born on November 19, 1938, is an accomplished businessman. Renowned for his innovation and leadership in the media and sports industries, he is credited with founding CNN, hailed as the 'father of television news'. more

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