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“First of all, when you build a restaurant of that phenomenon-I really hate that word "set" and I hate the word "cast" -it is from the most amazing health and hygiene ... properly air conditioned, properly irrigated with hot and cold running water... Obviously, FOX is paying for it, so in terms of expenditure it's far more economical and on the back of the draw were 22,500 cast. Finding 30 chefs in that bunch wasn't difficult.”

Quote by Gordon Ramsay

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Gordon Ramsay is a celebrated British chef and restaurateur, born on November 8, 1966. He has opened numerous restaurants and earned numerous Michelin stars. Ramsay is also recognized for his television appearances, including 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'MasterChef'. more

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