Steve Jobs Inducted Into California Hall of Fame By Gov. Schwarzenegger

Steve Jobs was inducted in California’s Hall of Fame in a swank ceremony in Sacramento last night hosted by Gov. Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver. Jobs was among 13 visionaries and trailblazers honored, including Ansel Adams, John Steinbeck, Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne and Tiger Woods.
Apparently Jobs wasn’t thrilled about attending, but Shriver made the honor contingent on attending the induction ceremony. She told local affiliate KNBC that she had a hard time convincing Jobs to attend. “He’s trying to balance children, family, business, he doesn’t like to be singled out,” she said. “He believes that Apple is the star of the Silicon Valley, not him.”

There’s streaming video of the riveting ceremony here.

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Damien
For those not wanting to watch the entire hour-long ceremony, Steve’s introduction by Rachael Robinson (Jackie Robinson’s widow) begins at about 35:55. Enjoy.
miss_lain
Nice to see Steve in there, although probably a bit uncomfortable. It’s nice he is recognized when he’s alive, rather than after death like some of the recipient’s. All of the men had a nice tie and suit except him. I wish he’d dress up a little once in a while and ditch the standard Apple issued attire.