"In my book, an S.O.B. is someone who uses whatever tactics it takes to get the job done—to rise to the top."
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The Quotable Tycoon: An Irreverent Collection Of Brutally Honest And Inspirational Business Wisdom (Naperville: Sourcebooks, 2004), p. 86
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Al Neuharth
Allen Harold "Al" Neuharth (March 22, 1924 – April 19, 2013) was an American businessman, author, and columnist born in Eureka, South Dakota. He was the founder of USA Today, The Freedom Forum, and its Newseum.
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