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Burton Richter

"While a lab Director can get done the things that he regards as important, he has the more important job of bringing out the best ideas of the broader scientific community."

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"While a lab Director can get done the things that he regards as important, he has the more important job of bringing out the best ideas of the broader scientific community."

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"I'll come in with a string of riffs and direct the musical ideas. But you still need a band and their input to make the ideas come alive. You can't underestimate band chemistry."

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