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Both my parents are chefs... I grew up in a restaurant and was always surrounded by cooks. I love food. — Ming-Na Wen Copy Share Image
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This is what happened in love. One of you cried a lot and then both of you grew sarcastic. — Lorrie Moore Copy Share Image
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I've thought about doing other dramatic roles besides westerns, but I grew up in the West and I know the West. — Ken Curtis Copy Share Image
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