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We're very fortunate to have Richard Robinson posting on this newsgroup, and I'm sure we're all well aware of just how distinguished he is, and what an important contribution he has made to innumerable key projects over the years. I know that I, like so many others, have learnt an immense amount from him, and thus owe him an unpayable debt of gratitude.

I just wondered if anyone knew how Prof Robinson has managed to accumulate such a wonderful and unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge? Is he mainly self-taught, has he been on many courses or is it a mixture? Has he travelled to other countries in order to get the best possible education on particular subjects? How much of his genius comes from inspiration, and how much from perspiration? Can any of us hope to anywhere near match him by attempting to follow in his footsteps? Can the great man himself take any time out of his busy schedule to shed any light?

Many thanks in advance.