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I have dined with kings, I've been offered wings. And I've never been too impressed.

At every step in his life, DiMaggio was what New Yorkers wanted in a hero.

He was J. DiMaggio, and that was his business. He always was served and hosted - he was America's guest. And I really I don't think we would have the athletes that we have today and the social system in which they live without DiMaggio and what he did.

I was a big Jersey meat-and-potatoes kind of guy before I got here.

Poor, darling fellow - he died of food. He was killed by the dinner table.

No one could have prepared for me BBQ on pizza. I mean, both are great. But together? It was incredible.

Dinner at college high table is one of the legendary experiences of England. I could remember keenly each one I had attended; the repartee is sharper than the cutlery.

I went to the Paradise Restaurant on 49th Street and Broadway which was where they were playing, and I sat in.

Author tours used to have a sense of excitement and pleasure, a sense of occasion. I remember stores having a table with wine and food. It was just a real evening.

I left the table where there were important people and had lunch with my husband and a few friends. The reception was organised in my honour, so it was rather amusing.