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Tales of the Tape

In Tale of the Tape we match up award winners from widely divergent areas of expertise. It's the only place where a hockey star can go head to head with a crooner or a computer genius can be juxtaposed with a Gonzo Journalist.

Larry Ellison

Born: August 17,1934
Place of Birth: Chicago, IL
Education: University of Chicago, University of Illinois
Quote: When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for everyone telling you you're nuts.
Claim to Fame: CEO and Founder Oracle Corporation, briefly, the richest man in the world.
Awards and Honors: Entrepreneur of the Year (Harvard School of Business); Computer World Leadership Award; 50 Who Matter Now (CNN).
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Ralph Ellison

Born: March 1, 1914
Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, OK
Education: Tuskegee Institute
Quote: I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time being ashamed.
Claim to Fame: Writer, novelist best known for his book Invisible Man.
Awards and Honors: National Book Award, Medal of Freedom, Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France)