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" No, when I worked as an accountant I was falling asleep waiting for 5 o'clock. "
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" We were saving, saving, saving then going to France and blowing the money eating. She was a nurse and had never experienced fine dining but she loved it, too. Our mates thought it absurd. "
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" You know how sad your life is when you know the release date of DVDs. "
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" There are so many issues in our oceans - like the near extinction of blue fin tuna - that should be taken more seriously worldwide. "
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" I haven't raised my voice for eight to 10 years in the kitchen. And I won't have anybody shouting. If I hear of anybody having a go at anyone else, they'll get disciplined. "
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" You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards. "
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" This kitchen is completely calm. Some of the old-fashioned chefs - they become kings in their kitchen, they've got to be called chef. But I don't care if someone calls me chef or Heston, it really doesn't bother me. "
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" Television forces people to be larger than life. I would be too shy. "
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