Improve performance on 2008 Macbook Pro

Hi All,
I've recently acquired a new iMac so my 15" 2008 Macbook Pro, which I have recently been using as my main computer, can go back to being my handy, carry around 'notebook'.  What can I do to it to restore it to optimum performance?  It seems to me to running a good deal slower than when I first acquired it and I assume that this is because the HDD is now 75% full and I have various bits and pieces of software on it which I no longer need.
What's the best way to 'clean up' the hard drive and get it running properly again?
Thanks.

Re-install Lion..this is called a "clean" instal and will make your mac like it was if one were to buy it brand new.  But make sure you backup everything first!  See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1433.  Maxing out the RAM and purchasing a larger hard drive couldn't hurt either.

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    09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993
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