I beat you by a decade or so (1996). I remember discussing my purchase with an investing friend who asked me what I was doing. "$32,000 a share! What are you thinking? He's old and probably won't be around for much longer."

I was hoping for a good long term investment that would be a 10-bagger. Well, it's now 2023 - I guess that qualifies as long term. I've purchased a fair number of additional shares over the years, have done quite a bit better than the 10-bagger I was seeking and Warren is still around.

Thanks Warren. My wife and I are enjoying a comfortable retirement thanks to your skill, discipline and prudence. And, there should be a nice chunk left which will go to philanthropy.

Happy birthday Warren. Now if we can just get another 27 years out of you...

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