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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Vinay Patel

Who Is Justine Musk? Elon Musk's Ex Says He's A Man Who 'Doesn't Take 'No' For An Answer'

Justine Musk, Elon Musk's first wife, offers a unique perspective on his success in her TEDx talk, emphasising his unwavering ability to say 'no'. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / TEDx Talks)

Elon Musk's drive and determination have shaped his remarkable career, but according to his first wife, Justine Musk, these traits were just as evident in their personal lives.

In Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance, she described him as a man who simply 'does not take no for an answer.' Recalling his unyielding persistence, she likened him to 'the Terminator,' saying, 'He locks his gaze on to something and says, 'It shall be mine.''

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