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“My friend jewelry designer Courtney Crangi has been obsessed with Star Wars all her life and has seen the movies 150 times. When we first started talking about it, I was amazed that her knowledge made mine - which was even then pretty impressive - seem pathetic. And I think there are a couple of reasons for this. One is that the leader of the rebellion is Princess Leia. American theatergoers had never seen a princess like that. She's not a delicate flower, she's not passive, she's often the only one who has a clue.”

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Cass Sunstein

Cass Sunstein is a prominent legal scholar and academic, recognized for his work in law and behavioral economics. Born on September 21, 1954, he has made substantial contributions to the fields of law and public policy. Sunstein has held significant academic positions at Harvard Law School and the University of Chicago Law School, and has also served in government roles, including as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs under the Obama administration. His research has covered a broad range of legal and economic issues, and he is the author of several influential books and articles. more

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