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“I spent like 17 hours reading a book on Howard Hughes. I just picked the wrong book because his life is very fascinating and Peter's going to get into why.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Howard Hughes biography
For: Readers interested in technology founders and historical biographies.
Key quote: “I spent like 17 hours reading a book on Howard Hughes.”
The host reflects on their experience reading a book about Howard Hughes, expressing frustration over its focus on the later years of his life rather than his early achievements. They emphasize the need to find a better book that captures the fascinating aspects of Hughes' first 40 years.