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" In America, there might be better gastronomic destinations than New Orleans, but there is no place more uniquely wonderful. "

Anthony Bourdain

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Looking Forward

" It just seems there's better things to do in your life than be on television if it's not interesting, if it's not challenging, if it's not fun. You know? When it stops being those things for me, I'll stop making television. "

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" I'm never a reliable narrator, unbiased or objective. "

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" I make friends faster and easier than journalists. "

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