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" Even though Raster Blaster was only a video game, I was learning about designing stuff. I got good at drawing. "

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" I can do whatever I want. They will tell me if what I am doing is stupid or a total waste of time. I may tell them that they are wrong, and we will come to an agreement. "

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" Any artist always has misgivings about calling himself an artist. "

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" On the robot kit, I can choose very boring parts or I can choose exciting and interesting parts. That is a reflection of my personality and the kinds of things I am interested in. "

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" A quiet personality sure isn't what you need to attract attention. "

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" I have a really powerful urge to see things work. "

" When I am starting a new game, I have to program it for the Apple, because I want to get all of the markets. "

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" The program should know if someone is at the keyboard or joystick or if it is just sitting there idle. It should know if someone is proficient in its use or a novice. "