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For me, I don't expect to have a really amazing meal each time I dine out. Having a good meal with your loved ones - that's what makes the experience.

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Wolfgang Puck
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: July 8
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Restaurateur
Wolfgang Johannes Puck
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