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" I think that if all kids aspire to reach a point where they could feed themselves and a few of their friends, this would be good for the world surely. "

Anthony Bourdain

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" I'm very proud of the Rome episode of 'No Reservations' because it violated all the conventional wisdom about making television. You're never, ever supposed to do a food or travel show in black and white. "

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