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-years started coding:
-coding strengths (comma seperated list):
+year started coding:
+coding strengths (comma separated list):
 anything you want to share about yourself:
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+year started coding: 1970
+coding strengths (comma separated list): I've done it all, starting with building compilers in ~1974 to building embedded systems today
+anything you want to share about yourself: Being one of the original "gray beards", one might wonder why I'm going through these exercises - I'm mostly interested in this course with learning more about 'go'
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+What does it mean to be humble?  Good question for which I've had 70+ years
+to contemplate.  From my perspective, it means the spotlight need not shine
+on me, my views, accomplishments and story can be appreciated without it.