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“I do know that the world knows or thinks that I have money and lots of it. They perceive me as an old weak man and an easy target.”

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John McAfee

John McAfee, born on September 18, 1945, is a computer programmer known for founding McAfee, an antivirus software that has had a profound impact on the field of computer security. more

“When people watch me on TV they see part of my life. I wanted to let them know the real me behind the scenes. The child who was a concert violinist from the age of six. The young woman who took on the challenge to compete in the Miss America pageant. The television journalist for twenty-five years. The mother of two who, just like most women, struggles to balance work and family.”

“Thanks to my upbringing, I always believed in myself and worked as hard as I could to get where I wanted to be. Nothing was ever handed to me.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

“My hope is that when people read my story, it will inspire them to reach for their goals and not give up. The real story is this: if I can do it, you can too.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

“The first time I was asked whether women can "have it all" was at the Miss America pageant. I said no. I didn't mean that women shouldn't fully pursue their dreams, only that we need to be honest with ourselves.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

“I'm a person who likes to give 100 percent to everything I do. I want to be the best at my job and as a mother.”

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Book:Getting Real

Source: Getting Real

“I'm not superwoman. It's impossible to do everything 100 percent all of the time. And suggesting that women should be able to do it only puts more pressure on them.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

“I'm the ultimate organizer! My major at Stanford was "Organizational Behavior" so I love to multi-task and stay extra busy.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

“I learned that I had to work triply hard every time I started a new job in a newsroom to prove my value and worth.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

“Miss America gets a lot of flak, but the reality is that it is uplifting and aspirational - 50% percent of my points were based on talent.”

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Author:Gretchen Carlson

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