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What does it mean?
Notes a late start in learning to cook, focusing on eating before then.
In plain terms
I started cooking at thirty-two; before that I only ate.
What can you take from it?
It is never too late to learn a new skill.

Where it applies

  • career change
  • skill acquisition
  • adult learning

Putting it to work

  • start learning now
  • don't wait for perfection

Questions to consider

  • When did you start your passion?
  • What stopped you earlier?

Another view

Some skills may be harder to master later in life.

More from Julia Child

  1. I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I'm cooking.

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  2. If you're afraid of butter, use cream.

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  3. Everything in moderation, including moderation.

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