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I've always been known for bold flavors and rustic cooking, but there is another side to me. As you evolve as a cook, you understand life and how serious it is. There comes a point where there's got to be a better balance.
Emeril Lagasse
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Emeril Lagasse
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 15
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Restaurateur
Fall River
Massachusetts
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I'm pretty actively involved with the military because I think they're incredible human beings. If I can give back to them for what they're doing for us, it's a good thing. And I think to have happy soldiers, you need to feed them well.
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Books make great gifts because they expand your horizons and keep you cooking.
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Everyone needs a mentor.
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I grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts. My background was modest, and I worked at a Portuguese bakery in town.
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Spice is life. It depends upon what you like... have fun with it. Yes, food is serious, but you should have fun with it.
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If you don't follow your dream, who will?
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Food that's beautiful to look at seems to taste better than food that isn't.
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Those other 10 o'clock shows that come on, all you get from them is headaches and nightmares when you go to bed! At least we give you food, know what I mean?
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