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"I scored my first sommelier job at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, where Jean‑Georges Vongerichten ran two restaurants that attracted a wealthy clientele able to purchase the world’s most exclusive pours; the highs of selling a $3,000 bottle or introducing someone to a remarkable $150 bottle were intoxicating, but the environment also contributed to deep burnout and a loss of sense of self." - Cathy Chaplin