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“We're looking for something where we can make something happen: an industry where the competition is asleep, hasn't taken advantage. It's going to be hard to find another Blockbuster, but that doesn't mean you can't have three good companies growing. The point is, we're going to be busy.”

Quote by Wayne Huizenga

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Wayne Huizenga is a distinguished businessman, born on December 29, 1937. He is renowned for his success in the retail and entertainment industries, particularly for his contributions to the founding and operation of Blockbuster Video and Waste Management. more

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