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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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Gates farewell

I just watched a clip of Gates' farewell. I didn't know he could be funny. I've always thought billionaires are serious.In one of the scenes, he sat at his office desk with his arms and head resting on the desk, playing chess. We all know he's not going to be free even after his departure. I found that funny. In another scene, the leader of the band U2 rejected Gates' application for a job. "We have talked about this, Bill. All positions are filled". Later, I looked up on the internet. He also said "I can't replace my guitarist just because you have a high score on Guitar Heroes (a game)" HAHA. Bill really has a good sense of humor. It's reported that he's going to spend all of his time and energy on his wife's foundation.

Are there any mistakes?
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I didn't know Gates was this unpopular Emotion: smile
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If it makes any difference, it is actually the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

I think he has loosened up a lot in the last 15 years or so.
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New2grammarI didn't know Gates was this unpopular Emotion: smile

What makes you think he is unpopu
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Hi Philip, What do you mean by he has loosen up?

I have nothing against him. Actually, I think he's a genius but some communities especially open souce don't really like him because he's not a supporter of open source concept and always goes against them.

By the way, are there any other mistakes in the original?
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From New2Grammar: Hi Philip, What do you mean by he has loosen up?

When a person is always very serious, intense or feeling pressured in his work, we sometimes say he is "tight", like a lid on a jar. Loosen up is the opposite,
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Thanks, Philip. Is it the same as lighten up?
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New2grammarThanks, Philip. Is it the same as lighten up?


Exactly! You could also say, "chill", I believe, these days.
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