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Quote by Anthony Bourdain

“Turning your nose up at a genuine and sincere gesture of hospitality is no way to travel or to make friends around the world.”

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Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain, born on June 25, 1956, was an American chef, writer, and television personality. Known for his unique culinary style and exploration of global cuisine, he hosted popular shows such as 'No Reservations' and 'Parts Unknown'. more

“I'm not trying to explain other cultures, or to give a fair and balanced account of a country, or the top ten things you need to know. I'm not trying to spread world peace and understanding. I'm not an advocate or an activist or an educator or a journalist. I'm out there trying to tell stories the best I can.”

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“People everywhere have been very, very good to me, whether I'm with or without cameras.”

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“In my house, neither my wife nor my daughter are impressed that I'm on television, and they remind me of that frequently.”

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“When my father passed, I was still an unsuccessful cook with a drug problem. I was in my mid-thirties, standing behind an oyster bar, cracking clams for a living when he died. So, he never saw me complete a book or achieve anything of note. I would have liked to have shared this with him.”

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“I'd like to play bass like Bootsy Collins. I'm serious. That would be my dream.”

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“I think the voice over actually enhances the various moments instead of compensating for something that's lacking. Voice over can be tricky. It can be dangerous because its over used or inappropriately used. I think in this case it informs the story.”

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Author:Claire Danes

“There are fundamental tensions between the biological reality of the planet and the economic reality. To some extent you can adapt the economy, create a new set of rules and incentives to send it down a better track, but finally people in the first world are going to have to consume a whole lot less.”

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Author:Michael Pollan

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