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He's been a media titan, a bison rancher and Mr. Jane Fonda. Ted Turner, who launched the 24-hour-news revolution when he founded CNN in 1980, built a cable TV giant while gaining fame as the "Mouth of the South" for his frank talk. He's now the largest private landowner in the United States and raises the largest private herd of bison in the world (many of whom end up on the menu at his chain of restaurants, Ted's Montana Grill). His memoir, Call Me Ted, is in bookstores Nov. 10. Use the form below to submit your questions for Ted Turner; then look for the upcoming interview in TIME magazine.

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  • 1

    In your opinion ,what was your single greatest contribution to society as a whole?

  • 2

    Mr. Turner, Given our current financial situation, what advise would you give to someone in their mid 40's who continues to build a nest egg? It is: BUY LAND or Invest? Regards *(We sure would enjoy seeing more of you here in ATL!)

  • 3

    MR TURNER,
    I PURCHASED A LOT IN FLORIDA TO BUILD ON.IT WAS VALUED AT 100K NOW I AM TRYING TO UNLOAD IT FOR 30K.I AM ABOUT TO BE 63 AND I WANT TO OWN A HOME.MY RETIREMENT IS 30K BUT MY EX WIFE GET A BIG CHUNK OF THAT
    WHAT CAN I DO TO TURN MY FINANCIAL SITUATION AROUND.MY DAUGTER IS 18 AND IS GOING UNIVERSITY OF SOUT FLORIDA AND I HAD TO BORROW HIGH INTEREST LOANS TO PAY HER TUITION.

    PLEASE RESPOND AND THANKS FOR LISTENING.

    ELI BRANDON

  • 4

    I could have sworn that there were more comments than this... did they get deleted?

  • 5

    As a successful businessman, what advice do you give to young people in today's economy?

  • 6

    Mr Turner, do you still find time to sail?

  • 7

    lol gametap

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