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“Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bang. You never want to go out with a whimper. Everything can have drama if it's done right. Even a pancake.”

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Julia Child
Julia Child

Julia Child, an American chef, author, and television personality, is known as the 'Matriarch of American Cooking'. Born on August 15, 1912, in Pasadena, California, she passed away on August 13, 2004. Child is renowned for her promotion of French cuisine and her passion for culinary arts. Her works and television shows have greatly influenced the perception of cooking in America. more

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