The incredible life and career of Warren Buffett, the billionaire every investor looks to for inspiration

Warren Buffett isn't your typical billionaire.

And with a net worth of $70 billion, he lives a modest lifestyle.

Buffett still lives in the house he bought in 1957 for $31,000, forgoes private jets for public transportation, and plays bridge instead of throwing parties.

And it is that juxtaposition of vast wealth and a desire to live simply that has captured the awe of people around the world.

His lifestyle was recently captured in the HBO's documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett."

Following are interesting things we've gleaned from the billionaire's eventful, 86-year-long life.