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But I was a pure romantic, and only operating with half my burners turned on.

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Wine is a living liquid containing no preservatives. Its life cycle comprises youth, maturity, old age, and death. When not treated with reasonable respect it will sicken and die.

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I love good, fresh food cooked by someone who knows what he's doing.

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In the blood-heat of pursuing the enemy, many people are forgetting what we are fighting for. We are fighting for our hard-won liberty and freedom; for our Constitution and the due processes of our laws; and for the right to differ in ideas, religion and politics. I am convinced that in your zeal to fight against our enemies, you, too, have forgotten what you are fighting for.

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"Too much trouble," "Too expensive," or "Who will know the difference" are death knells for good food.

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This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook — try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!

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Sometimes...it takes me an entire day to write a recipe, to communicate it correctly. It's really like writing a little short story.

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The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.

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Julia Child

Julia Child

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Born: August 15, 1912

Died: August 13, 2004 (aged 91)

Bio: Julia Carolyn Child was an American chef, author, and television personality.

Known for:

The French Chef (1963 – 1973)
Baking with Julia (Since 1996)
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home (1999 – 2000)
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)

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