Hold up Big Ten fans..before you start emailing me with all the reasons why the SEC number might be higher, let me explain another way to look at these numbers.

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But we must start with you and me, today.

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It was just what I needed to hear, and just what I needed to start me on an obsession with music that has stuck with me through the years.

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By way of explanation, let me start with one of the movie industry's own: Pixar.

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Let me start with a deep thought: You are the most important person in the world.

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Let me start with the basic definition of cultural movements, at least as I use the term.

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Let me start with what is hopefully obvious: abortion is personal and powerful.

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To explain, let me start with a bit of background.

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Let me start with a Democrat talking about the Republicans.

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So let me start with what Americans have faith in.

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Let me start with a statistic that some of you might already know: While women make 47% of the U.S. workforce, only 5% of startups are owned by women.

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Let me start with the drunks and new parents.

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Let me start with this young lady right there.

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Let me start with the second part first.

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Let me start with you, Mr. Carson.

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And Christian, let me start with you.

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And let me start with you, Katrice.

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Let me start with a quick statement.

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Professor Anderson, let me start with you.

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Mayor Glatt, let me start with you.

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So, Maxine, let me start with you.

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Let me start with you, Arsalan.

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But let me start with Dan.

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Ed, let me start with you.

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Anthony, let me start with you.

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Let me start with a confession.

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Barbara, let me start with you.

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About five years ago, the general, who had read my book, Start with No, invited me to discuss business-leadership and negotiation topics for a taped television program, in Tampa, FL. And because we were both veterans, we shared a great conversation afterwards.

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Let me start with China.

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My mum was fairly mystified when she found out but she didn't give me a middle name to start with so it's sort of her fault anyway, leaving me a blank canvas to paint on.

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