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AYESHA RASCOE, HOST:
Mark Knoller got his dream job covering the White House during the presidency of the first George Bush - George H. W. The internet wasn't big yet, and the CBS news correspondent was frustrated by the lack of a central database detailing presidential activities. So he created his own, a running record of presidential speeches, trips and golf outings, later earning him the nickname the Wikipedia of the White House. His work ethic was legendary, and he was once asked by his CBS colleague, Katie Couric...
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KATIE COURIC: Do you have a life?
MARK KNOLLER: This is it. You know, this is the - this booth is where I spend most of my time at the White House. You know what? I'm one of those lucky people that gets to work at something he loves doing.
RASCOE: CBS reports that Mark Knoller died here in Washington. He'd been in ill health. He was 73.
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