The idea was put to him by Senator Nancy Ruth, the Conservatives' only openly gay parliamentarian.

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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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