When in Seattle, Bono bunks with Bill Gates

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Microsoft's chairman hangs out with U2's lead singer after a Seattle concert. "I was one of 20,000 screaming fans," Gates says.
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Ol' Bill just wants an iPod...
by Earl Benser April 26, 2005 11:25 AM PDT: ... an autographed one, that is.; Like this Reply to this comment

wao!
by bit-looter April 26, 2005 12:15 PM PDT: a true "revenge of the nerd".:); Like this Reply to this comment

I used to think U2 was cool
by April 28, 2005 2:54 PM PDT: Now that they're buddy buddy with Bill Gates, I've changed my
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Bill and Bono - Makes Sense
by Bob_299 April 29, 2005 6:22 AM PDT: A friendship between Bill Gates and Bono makes sense, because both of them probably have very few opportunities to make friends. How many people does Bono meet on a daily basis who do not appear to have some secret desire to exploit him for money? How many people does Bill Gates meet on a daily basis who do not appear to have some secret desire to exploit their relationship with him to acquire fame?; Like this Reply to this comment

Should Have Seen Bill in the Mosh Pit
by HansinYabutay April 29, 2005 9:28 AM PDT: Bill was rocking the house with his natural rhythm. It's amazing how those pocket pen protectors can look so hip.; Like this Reply to this comment

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