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“Why does anybody have to be tough? I didn't realize that being tough was a requirement to work in a fucking kitchen. But I guess that's what the mighty Alexander Chen needs to feel like a man, or whatever the fuck grumpy asshole persona you decide to use when you wake up in the morning.”

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Book:Knives, Seasoning, & A Dash of Love
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Author:Oprah Winfrey
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