text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_12608427_8 (started VARCHAR, name VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What date did De Vries start?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT started FROM table_12608427_8 WHERE name = "de Vries"