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" To me, cooking is man's natural activity. But I think writing is really hard. Certainly writing fiction is the hardest thing I've ever done. "

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" For me, cooking is a way to try and please people and tell them I love them. When I fall in love with someone, I want to feed them as well. "

" I don't think there's one thing more important you can do for your kids than have family dinner. "

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