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What can you tell me about Grace Hopper's anecdotes?
Throughout much of her later career, Grace Hopper was much in demand as a speaker at various computer-related events.
How was Grace Hopper much in demand as a speaker at various computer-related events?
Grace Hopper was well known for her lively and irreverent speaking style, as well as a rich treasury of early war stories. She also received the nickname Grandma COBOL

Question: Why did she do this?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Grace Hopper hand out pieces of wire?