DESPITE his long absence from public life, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, 73, remains in his usual high spirits. Every time he speaks, he speaks with eyes wide open. That night he beamed a wide smile to everyone at the launch of his book. While busy greeting the guests, he gave an exclusive interview to Sri Pudyastuti Baumeister from Tempo.

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