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Oliver Reed

At the New York Athletic Club they serve amazing food. People go there, get healthy, and then eat themselves to death - which is, I suppose, the right way to do it.

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The quote highlights the irony that people visit a place known for promoting health but end up overeating delicious food to the point of harm. It suggests that if one is going to indulge excessively, doing so after being healthy is a somewhat fitting way to live.

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