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Charlie Rose and Lara Logan greet the legendary investor, Warren Buffett, in his Omaha, Neb., office
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Charlie Rose and Lara Logan greet the legendary investor, Warren Buffett, in his Omaha, Neb., office. "I'm glad to have you here at Berkshire Hathaway."

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

A sign in the entry to Warren Buffett's office reads:"NOBODY GETS IN TO SEE THE WIZARD -- NOT NOBODY. NOT NO HOW."
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Many people make the pilgrimage to see where the man known as "The Wizard of Omaha" works, but beware the sign that hangs in the entryway: "NOBODY GETS IN TO SEE THE WIZARD -- NOT NOBODY. NOT NO HOW."

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett's "invest like a champion" sign
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Since the slogan "Play like a champion" seems to work for the Notre Dame football team, Buffett figured this slogan, "Invest like a champion," could work for his team. "We just touch this every morning when we come in," he said, and "hope for the best."

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett gives "Person to Person" a tour of his Omaha office
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Welcome to the inner sanctum. It's hard to believe this is the office of a man who owns or has a stake in 70 companies worth tens of billions.

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

A photo of Warren Buffett's father hangs on his office wall; He uses his father's desk
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Buffett opened up about his beloved father, Howard, whose picture is on the wall behind him. Howard was a U.S. Congressman who gave his son unconditional love and instilled in him the values that make him the great value investor his is. Buffett still works at his father's desk.

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett gives "Person to Person" a tour of his Omaha office - where there are no computers
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There are no computers in Buffett's office. "I'm working on the abacus now," he kidded. Truth be told, he does have a computer at home and he's addicted to playing bridge online, especially with fellow billionaire Bill Gates. "I like to hide my vices," he said.

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett gives "Person to Person" a tour of his Omaha office
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When Buffett was 21, he was so terrified of public speaking he took a Dale Carnegie course. Here, he points to the certificate he earned. "Not only did I get so I could talk in front of people," he said, now "I can't stop talking in front of people."

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

The Medal of Freedom hangs in Warren Buffett's Omaha, Neb., office
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Pride of place in Buffett's office goes to the Medal of Freedom given to him by President Barack Obama in 2010. The award is the highest U.S. civilian honor.

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Buffett shows off a baseball signed by one of his heros, Stan Musial fo the St. Louis Cardinals
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One of Buffett's great heroes is Stan "The Man" Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals. He signed this baseball for Buffett.

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett has several prized photos of his hero Ted Williams lining his office hallway
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Buffett has several prized photos of another one of his heroes, baseball's Ted Williams. Williams' advice in his book, "The Science of Hitting," was just wait for the right pitch. "That's exactly the philosophy I have about investing. You have to resist the fans in the stands saying, 'swing you bum.'"

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett gives "Person to Person" a tour of his Omaha office
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Signed baseballs, footballs and boxing gloves are displayed along with one of Shaquille O'Neal's shoes. The owner one of the world's most profitable portfolios, including Geico, quipped, "I'll open up a sporting goods store when the insurance business gets tough."

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett poses with "Person to Person" producer Chris Young Ritzen
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After the shoot, Warren Buffett agreed to have his photo taken with "Person to Person" producer Chris Young Ritzen. But he didn't agree to having his wallet taken, too!

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

Warren Buffett jokes around with the "Person to Person " crew
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Buffett has an idea for a photo with the "Person to Person" crew: "I'm going to make it look like I'm giving you secret stock tips that I'm not going to give Charlie Rose."

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews

A smiling Warren Buffett inside his Omaha, Neb., office
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Guess who gets the last laugh.

"Person to Person" with Warren Buffett

Special section: "Person to Person"
Photos: At home with George Clooney
Photos: Jon Bon Jovi's "humble abode"
Photos: Murrow's iconic interviews
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