One attendee was my old friend Sam Whitmore who for years has kept tabs on the technology media spheres.

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When my friend Sam invited his new girlfriend Robyn to join him for a sailing trip, he was relatively new to the sport.

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And, Sam, by the way, I should -- I always meant to say thanks for taking my call. (Laughter.) So we do small talk, he congratulates me on being elected.

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