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" Some people never contribute anything positive to society, they may even drain our resources, but most of us try to do something better, to give back. "
Martin Yan
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" I think being famous is more of a hindrance, a constraint, than just letting yourself be free. "
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" First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef. "
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" 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. "
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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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" 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. "
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" The hoopla, the applause, the praises have never excited me. "
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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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" I've never considered myself a celebrity or even part of the entertainment business. I'm a cooking teacher. "
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" Anyone that has come to America past the age of eighteen will be able to understand when I say that you can never shake your accent. "
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" In general I love to eat anything. I enjoy anything that is well prepared, a good spaghetti, lasagna, taco, steak, sushi, refried beans. "
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" 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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