“If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food, it's a plus for everybody.Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.”

American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian

Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian. He became known for work that moved between kitchens, books, and television, with a public voice shaped by curiosity and sharp observation. He starred in programs focused on international culture, cuisine, and the human condition. His work often explored how people eat, travel, and live, and it brought him a reputation for honest, unsentimental commentary.