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What are some of Anthony Bourdain’s best quotes?

ANTHONY Bourdain was a beloved celebrity chef, author and television personality before his tragic death on June 8, 2018. 

The was noted for being curious about international and the human condition.

Anthony Bourdain passed away on June 8, 2018
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Anthony Bourdain passed away on June 8, 2018Credit: Rex Features

What are some of Anthony Bourdain’s best quotes? 

Bourdain died by suicide in his hotel room in Strasbourg, France while filming an episode of his show, Parts Unknown.

Before , Bourdain said or wrote a number of memorable quotes that fans still remember today. 

"I always entertain the notion that I'm wrong, or that I'll have to revise my opinion,” he is quoted as saying. “Most of the time that feels good; sometimes it really hurts and is embarrassing."

"I always entertain the notion that I'm wrong, or that I'll have to revise my opinion" - Bourdain
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"I always entertain the notion that I'm wrong, or that I'll have to revise my opinion" - BourdainCredit: Kobal Collection - Shutterstock

What did Anthony Bourdain say about life and travel?

In a longer quote about travel and life, Bourdain wrote in , a book published in 2006, “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small."

"And in return, life - and travel - leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks - on your body or on your heart - are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.”

In a quote that is now a bit haunting after his untimely passing, Bourdain wrote in ; “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart.”

“But that’s okay,” he continued. “The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable" - Bourdain, No Reservations
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“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable" - Bourdain, No ReservationsCredit: Splash News

What did Anthony Bourdain say about love?

As far as love goes, the late chef is attributed as having said, "You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together."

He also is quoted as saying, “What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast?” which — while not strictly about love — seems romantic in its own regard."

Anthony Bourdain was 61 when he died
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Anthony Bourdain was 61 when he diedCredit: AP:Associated Press

What did Anthony Bourdain say about death?

A quote from Bourdain’s first book may have one of his most profound quotes about the end of life. 

“I'm not going anywhere. I hope,” he wrote in .

“It's been an adventure. We took some casualties over the years. Things got broken. Things got lost,” he continued. 

“But I wouldn't have missed it for the world.”

When is Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain being released?

, is a feature documentary about the late chef.

The doc will look at how Bourdain went from pro chef to an established world-renowned food writer with his 2000 book Kitchen Confidential, which gave a behind-the-scenes look inside the restaurant business.

The documentary, from Focus Features, will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11 and will be released in theaters on July 16.

The film will also air on CNN and on HBO Max.

Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson on The Taste
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