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...did so conscientiously
until his death...

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...from myocardial infarction,
November 10, 1974.

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You graduated from
high school in 1979...

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...almost two full years early.
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Awarded full scholarship, M.I.T....
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...graduated magna cum laude.
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Doctoral work, Cal Tech...
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...where you worked
on the lanthanide-doped ruby maser...

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...dramatically increasing
the sensitivity of radio telescopes.

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Subsequently offered a teaching position
at Harvard University...

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...which you turned down
to pursue SETI work...

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...at the Arecibo Observatory
in Puerto Rico.

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Changes in N.S.F. policy...
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...gave rise to certain
funding problems...

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...at which point...
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...you came to my attention.
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You compromised our security codes.
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Once upon a time...
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...I was a hell of an engineer.
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Please, sit, Doctor.
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I have guests so rarely, it's important
they feel welcome in my home.

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You live here?
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I find it convenient
to keep my interests...

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...mobile.
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Anyway, I've had my fill
of life on the ground.

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I guess I should....
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I guess I should thank you
for having bailed me out all that time.

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I know a good bet when I see one.
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Earl Grey.
No sugar, no milk, I believe.

1:01:52
What am I doing here?

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