Microsoft's 'Fedora Guy' is back and we missed him so much

Make some noise if you use pen and paper!
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Andrea Romano
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Make some noise if you missed Bryan Roper, Microsoft's "Fedora guy."

Roper, Microsoft's executive demo lead, came on stage to demonstrate Microsoft Ink, which not only showcased the software's capabilities, but also highlighted Roper's colorful personality.


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His playfully pattered shirt (with cats on it? or owls? we're still not sure), his kickass purple sneakers and, of course, his signature Fedora were all things we were hoping to see at Build 2016 -- and Roper delivered along with his engaging speech about pens and paper.

We missed him since October.


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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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