"the more experience you have, the more interesting cooking is because you know what can happen to the food. In the beginning you can look at a chicken and it doesn't mean much, but once you have done some cooking you can see in that chicken a parade of things you will be able to create."

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Source: Julia Child: What I've Learned. Interview with Mike Sager, www.esquire.com. June 2001.

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Julia Child was a pioneering chef and author who revolutionized American cooking through her approachable style and passion for French cuisine.

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