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Paul himself told that story in his autobiography, "The Idea Man" [1], in colorful details. The first half of the book is full of anecdotes of those early days, the relationship with Bill Gates, and the beginnings of Microsoft. It's a great read.

Really sad he went so soon; RIP.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Idea-Man-Memoir-Cofounder-Microsoft/d...

Not exactly (Gates was in bed, Allen chucks him the magazine), but the feeling was portrayed fantastically.

except if my memory serves, it was Paul who was sleeping in a pile of dirty socks and Bill barged into the room saying that. Then the scene cuts to New Mexico

Bill was waking up from a hangover due to the previous night. He awakes to Paul waving the magazine saying, Bill! Bill!

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