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“I love old cookbooks. I just got such a kick out of them, how the color would be way off or fake looking. The cook books now look so much like magazines, you'll never make food that looks like that. I'd rather see it the ugly way than they way they do it now.”

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Born on March 29, 1961, Amy Sedaris is an accomplished American actress known for her unique sense of humor and acting skills. She has gained popularity through her roles in various television shows and movies. more

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