Quote by Curtis Stone

I had the opportunity to go to law school, and my dad, who was an accountant, couldn't believe I wanted to walk away from that and start cooking.

I had the opportunity to go to law school, and my dad, who w

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This quote reflects the speaker's unconventional career choice and the disbelief shown by their accountant father. Despite having the opportunity to pursue a logical and stable profession as a lawyer, the individual made the daring decision to pursue their passion for cooking instead. The quote highlights the clash between practicality and following one's dreams, demonstrating the speaker's willingness to take risks and challenge societal expectations in pursuit of personal fulfillment.

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