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“Sometimes a minute is really the difference between success and failure. There are times when you finish with ten seconds left, and one extra minute could've meant everything. You almost have to think of it as a sporting-event type of atmosphere: A football game is sixty minutes long. Think of how many games could be won or lost if the team had one more minute?”

Quote by Michael Symon

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Michael Symon is an American chef, television personality, author, and entrepreneur. Known for his unique culinary style and passion for food, he has appeared on numerous cooking shows. Born in September 1969, Symon's career began in the culinary industry in Cleveland, which later expanded to a national and even international stage. more

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