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3 quotes from Kitchen Confidential

• "Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride."
• "I don’t believe in the ‘wonders’ of the kitchen. It’s a goddamn job and a tough one at that."
• "I think of cooking as a craft, something one learns through practice, just as a painter learns how to hold a brush."

Author: Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Michael Bourdain was an acclaimed American chef, bestselling author, and influential travel documentarian known for his unique approach to exploring global culture through cuisine. A 1978 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Bourdain honed his skills in various professional kitchens, notably serving as executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles in Manhattan. He gained widespread recognition with his groundbreaking book, *Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly* (2000), which candidly exposed the realities of restaurant life. Bourdain’s television career blossomed with *A Cook's Tour* on the Food Network, followed by popular series like *Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations* and *Parts Unknown*, which aired on CNN and showcased his love for travel and storytelling. In addition to his culinary works, he also explored fiction and historical nonfiction. Bourdain’s untimely death on June 8, 2018, while filming in France, marked a profound loss for the culinary and literary communities.