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Michael Bloomberg

When I came into office, people said, 'Billionaire? How do they live? What do they eat? How do they sleep?' Today, they see me on the subway coming uptown. A couple of people say hi, some people smile and nod. Some people just sleep. It's not an issue.
Michael Bloomberg
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Michael Bloomberg is saying that when he first became mayor, people were curious and skeptical about how a wealthy person lived, but over time they have accepted him as just another commuter. Now, his wealth no longer affects how people treat him, as some greet him warmly while others simply ignore him or rest.

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