Donald Knuth interviews are so interesting, but would like to particularly highlight this little piece of advice, out of this great playlist: "Donald Knuth - My advice to young people": ▶ this video Complete Playlist - "Donald Knuth (Computer scientist)" [97 videos]: [link] Also the "Oral History of Donald Knuth" from the Computer History Museum is great. "Oral History of Donald Knuth Part 1": [link] "Oral History of Donald Knuth Part 2": [link] Plus.. "Donald Knuth Interview 2006": [link] "An Interview with Donald Knuth": [link] "Interview with Donald Knuth": [link] This somewhat "colourful" page also tracks a few: [link] PS: The story that he told Steve Jobs he was "Full of shit" is not true. "Donald Knuth never told Steve Jobs that he was full of shit" [link]
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