Quote #94

I had kicked around the idea for Good Eats when I was directing commercials. I kept thinking, 'Somebody has to make a food show that is actually educational and entertaining at the same time ... a show that got down to the 'why things happen.'' Plus, I hated my job -- I didn't think it was very worthwhile. The world's got enough Pampers and retread tires without me.

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