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Mario Batali Would Like You to Quit It, Please

M.B. has feelings, too.
M.B. has feelings, too. Photo: Melissa Hom

“I just wish people would be nicer to me. Sometimes I feel like there’s a big target on my back. I put a lot of love into the world and I really, truly mean well. I know scrutiny is part of the job, but we all have feelings. For some people, the more well known you are, the more vulnerable you feel. I’m a very sensitive person, what can I say?” —Alyssa Shelasky gets Mario Batali to talk about what makes him sad. [Table&Travel;]

Mario Batali Would Like You to Quit It, Please