"Upon reflection, I decided I had three main weaknesses: I was confused (evidenced by a lack of facts, an inability to coordinate my thoughts, and an inability to verbalize my ideas); I had a lack of confidence, which cause me to back down from forcefully stated positions; and I was overly emotional at the expense of careful, 'scientific' though. I was thirty-seven years old and still discovering who I was."

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Source: Julia Child (2009). “My Life in France”, p.65, Gerald Duckworth & Co

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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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