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Balmer =~ Tarkin

Adam Keys Curated, Nerdery August 3, 2009 0 Minutes

Steve Ballmer:

Evacuate? In our moment of triumph? I think you overestimate their chances.

OK, maybe that’s Grand Moff Tarkin. Either way, I’m considering this my birthday present from John Gruber.

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