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(From Irish Independent)

They make an unlikely pair. The older man is the grandfatherly investment guru in a suit who trades in stock tips; the younger man sings in his trademark shades.

But surprising as it may seem, Bono counts Warren Buffett as an inspiration in his crusade to raise awareness about poverty in Africa. Last year, he said he received some of his best advice about the campaign from Buffett, a man described by him as the "Jedi Master of America".

When the pair met, Buffett told Bono: "Don't appeal ...

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