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" At thirteen, when I arrived in Hong Kong after leaving China, I made a living by working in a restaurant. "

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" Just like if you were brought up on a farm, you would most likely carry on your father's business as a farmer; I was brought up in the kitchen and ended up becoming a chef. "

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" A lot of people don't enjoy their job, they may even hate it, but I am lucky enough to be able to make a living through my passion. "

" I remember when I was in college, I used to watch Julia Child's cooking show during dinner and joke with my roommates about becoming a TV chef. "

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" If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things. "

" When I retire or pass away, I will be able to look back and say that this has been an exciting life. That's all that matters. "