The world needed computing, and I was willing to do the work... - Jean Jennings Bartik

"The world needed computing, and I was willing to do the work to help create it."

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Computer Programmer American 1924–2011

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"We were the first to do it, and I guess we'll always be remembered for that."

"Programming requires patience and attention to detail."

"The machine was only as smart as the people programming it."

"I never dreamed I would be doing this kind of work."

"Hard work never killed anybody."

"Work with purpose and integrity."

"Hard work pays off in the end."

"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."