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Who Said It: Anthony Bourdain or Paula Deen?

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1. On vegetarians:

"Oh, I'll accommodate them, I'll rummage around for something to feed them, for a 'vegetarian plate', if called on to do so. Fourteen dollars for a few slices of grilled eggplant and zucchini suits my food cost fine."

Answer: Anthony Bourdain

2. On meat:

"I would not want to live in a world without fried pork chops."

Answer: Paula Deen

3. On being at the stove:

"Cooking has always brought me a happiness that I didn't think was available. I just fire up the stove, and things start to fade away."

Answer: Anthony Bourdain

4. On eating with family:

"We know, for instance, that there is a direct, inverse relationship between frequency of family meals and social problems."

Answer: Anthony Bourdain

5. On food pairing:

"Now, you know a man can't resist oysters or beer. And you put the two together, and you know you've got a winner."

Answer: Paula Deen

6. On eating in Las Vegas:

"I lurched away from the table after a few hours feeling like Elvis in Vegas -- fat, drugged and completely out of it."

Answer: Anthony Bourdain

7. On eggs:

"The way you make an omelet reveals your character."

Answer: Anthony Bourdain

8. On hunting:

"I am in no way supportive of hunting for trophies or sport -- would never do it and don't like it that others do. But if you kill it, then eat it, it's fine."

Answer: Paula Deen

9. On humility:

"You know, there's nothing worse than busted balls."

Answer: Paula Deen

10. On character:

"Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don't have."

Answer: Anthony Bourdain

11. On life:

"Every day you wake up on the right side of the dirt is a good one."

Answer: Paula Deen

12. On elitism:

"I have always said that I don't care for uppity food and I can't cook it."

Answer: Paula Deen



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