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My goal is to work diligently to become the top philanthropist in the world.

I would have loved to be the designer of the Capitol of the United States. I would love to do some important major public building.

As a philanthropist, I try to help people take ownership. Everything I've done is rooted in the notion that every human being is born equally capable. What people lack is equal opportunity.

I would like philanthropists to take more risks and invest more in risk capital.

If I could do anything in my life and be remembered for anything, I would like to be remembered for helping the world see the value of physical engagement with ideas.

As a philanthropist, I give away a lot of money every year. Yet I thought there was a higher leverage to come in and create movies and TV shows that were actually able to do some good in the world.

The competition between me and Bill Gates, probably: Who can spend money more effectively that can do better philanthropy.

I could be a star and maybe make lots of money, or I could change roles all the time and have a more interesting - and longer - career.

I'd like to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the lives of young people - that I nurtured someone and taught them to pursue their dreams and their careers, to leave a legacy.