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“I was a risk-taker as a young man, and I don't regret it. I'm not adventurous in quite the same way now, but I still love the challenge of testing myself to the limits, flying around the world, or seeing if I can be the first to fly a balloon across the Atlantic, or trying to take people into space at an affordable price in an environmentally friendly way. I'll be going into space with three generations of my family!”

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Richard Branson is a British businessman and entrepreneur, the founder of the Virgin Group. Since his birth on July 18, 1950, he has had a profound impact on the global business community with his unique business philosophy and innovative spirit. more

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