becoming cynical. you shut yourself off from certain emotions that other normal people probably still feel. i've become harder in some ways. but some things always penetrate. there are things you can't push away or push out or shut your eyes to. i think especially when you're -- you know, when you're a parent, the kids will get you every time. >> what was interesting was that he could deliver something that was sad or tragic or very serious and then in an instant use a sense of humor to take you somewhere else. to weave this tapestry of story that only anthony bourdain could do. ♪ >> pork cranklings.