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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explains his $1 salary

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explains his $1 salary

Facebook creator and CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed his $1 salary and the importance of keeping fit in an online Q&A last night.

Taking questions from both celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Stephen Hawking, as well as the general public, the social media Founder also spoke of his future plans for the site.

Replying to Facebook user Joe Byer’s who asked why he had set his salary at $1 he said: “I've made enough money. At this point, I'm just focused on making sure I do the most possible good with what I have.

“The main way I can help is through Facebook -- giving people the power to share and connecting the world.

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