Mr. Burgess says he uses his outdoor kitchen to cook for many of their dinner parties with friends, who over the years have included "Sopranos" actors, food writer Ruth Reichl and chefs such as Mario Batali and Nancy Silverton.

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Not every experience of conscription was bad, I have many friends who enjoyed their two years, but for many the damage was permanent.

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My colleagues, many of them my friends for years, may find it difficult in their hearts to befriend me any longer.

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