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I left school when I was 14 to work in kitchens.

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Wolfgang Puck
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: July 8
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Wolfgang Johannes Puck
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People are visual and hands on learners.
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It was a revolution, but now it is an evolution. People know more ingredients, people know more techniques, and people look for more ingredients they've never looked for before. In the '80s, you couldn't find raw tuna in any restaurant that wasn't Japanese. Now, you can't find any restaurant without it or sashimi.
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It is so nice to talk to someone that has a passion for food and family.
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I think the time of the formal dinners is over.
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My passion for writing cookbooks really came from my love of collecting cookbooks.
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I want to give people a basic education, and to help them think for themselves when it comes to food.
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New Yorkers think they have everything, all the best art and music. But really L.A. is a better place.
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One thing I always say is being a great chef today is not enough - you have to be a great businessman.
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When I was 27, if I didn't put 15 things in one dish I wasn't happy.
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I like the Japanese knives, I like French knives. Whatever's sharp.
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You can eat an omelet at midnight, at lunchtime, all day long. It's perfect for every occasion.
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Only you can judge your life. You have to live up to your own expectations.
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I think I generally try to buy the best quality and keep it simple. I don't try to make too many decorations, too many things with it.
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Don't go and cook Indian food if you never cooked Indian food, you know?
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A lot of restaurants serve good food, but they don't have very good service.
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It's easier being a judge than a competitor. As a judge, you don't have any risks. That makes it much more enjoyable.
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America has undergone a total food and wine revolution.
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When you meet someone, ask about what hobby they have, not what they do. People always ask me about cooking, but I prefer to talk about tennis or boxing.
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I would say that I mostly use Kosher Salt for seasoning my water and flour. I love sea salt, too. I think both are just fine, as long as it's not iodized salt.
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Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors - it's how you combine them that sets you apart.
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