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On Sunday April 23, 60 Minutes aired a feature on Michael Bloomberg’s life as an entrepreneur, public servant, and philanthropist. The episode offers a comprehensive overview of the Bloomberg brand and the momentous impact it has across on industries and societies worldwide.

“According to Forbes Magazine, Michael Bloomberg is the 8th richest man in the world, and one of a growing number of extremely wealthy people who plan to give most of their money away…releasing a torrent of private philanthropy that is already having an impact on the country,” 60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft reports.

“Of that group, Michael Bloomberg is one of the most interesting and straight forward.”

Michael "Mike" Bloomberg, Bloomberg LP founder and former mayor of New York City. Photographer: Scott Eells/Bloomberg

“I tend to be reasonably blunt, maybe a little bit too much. But I just– I always respected people that tell the truth. And I’ve always wanted people to tell me the truth.”

Mike Bloomberg

731 Lexington Avenue, home to the world headquarters of Bloomberg LP, is pictured in New York Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News

Watch Steve Kroft’s full interview with Bloomberg here.

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