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Just speak very loudly and quickly, and state your position with utter conviction, as the French do, and you'll have a marvelous time!

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Julia Child
Age: 91 †
Born: 1912
Born: August 15
Died: 2004
Died: August 13
Chef
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Pasadena
California
Julia Carolyn Child
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Pro-choice is the only way to be-- because women are human beings, after all, and should be treated as such.
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I don't think about whether people will remember me or not. I've been an ok person. I've learned a lot. I've taught people a thing or two. That's what's important.
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Never apologize for your cooking.
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