>>> I speak at about 30 events per year, write for code magazine, co-authored a book with 53 other MVPs, run a user group, and participate at almost all local function in some way, shape or form.
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>11 October is just a week away... seriously, how much of an impediment is the lack of cut-and-paste?

Not much at this point. I'm told that cut and paste won't be necessary because of smarrt handlers. If you tap and hold a phone number for example, the system provides a list of programs designed to handle such input, like a dialer, text message app etc.