Bases Quote by David Rubenstein

“I'm blessed by the fact I only need five hours of sleep on a daily basis. I do tend to regard Saturday and Sunday as work days.”

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Bases Blessed Facts Five Hours Needs Regard Saturday Saturday and sunday Sleep Sunday Work day

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