Quote by Giada De Laurentiis

The summer before I went to culinary school, my family wanted me to take a job on a movie to make sure that I was making the right decision. I think they hoped I would change my mind about culinary school.

The summer before I went to culinary school, my family wante

Summary

This quote reflects the hesitation and doubts the speaker's family had about their decision to attend culinary school. They suggested taking a job on a movie set before committing, as a way to potentially dissuade them from pursuing a culinary career. The family likely had concerns about the speaker's future prospects and wanted to ensure that culinary school was the right path for them.

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By Giada De Laurentiis

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