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In normal life, 'simplicity' is synonymous with 'easy to do,' but when a chef uses the word, it means 'takes a lifetime to learn.'

Bill Buford

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Bill Buford
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 1
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Baton Rouge
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