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I started in the restaurant business at the age of 19 as a waitress. I loved the atmosphere and the camaraderie of the restaurant business. I loved not having to go to an office. I loved making people happy.

Anne Burrell

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Anne Burrell
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: September 21
Chef
Television Presenter
Cazenovia
New York
Started
Age
Camaraderie
Happy
Waitress
Making
Restaurant
Business
Restaurants
People
Atmosphere
Office
Loved

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