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Charlie
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I WENT INTO my father’s office and broke the news to him about culinary school in the early evening. He took it very well. In fact, he actually encouraged it, which surprised me.
“There are a couple of very reputable schools in New York that are worth taking a look at,” he said. “You should talk to Uncle Vinnie’s executive chef and find out where he went. I believe it’s some place in SoHo, if I’m not mistaken.”
“Actually, I’ve already found a school that I’m interested in and have applied.”
“Is that right? You’ve done all of your research and have found an exceptional college offering everything you need to succeed?” he said wryly. “In, what, one day?”
“No. I’ve been thinking about it for more than a day and yes, I did the research. Anyway, I’m waiting
