"It is about a dream and an image and not a projection of someone that is instrumental in setting the stage, " she said.

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Michael Dell is reported to have started his dream with an image of a large building filled with employees with a flag pole outside.

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Meanwhile his sponsors -- some of the world's biggest brands remember -- had willingly used him to promote their products, build the image and sell the dream.

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