Food is so important - it sustains us, it provides a social focal point, and it is fun. I cannot unravel the difference between love in my family and the preparation of food because they are so closely woven.

This is one of those times when explaining a feeling cannot measure up to actually having the feeling

Food is so important - it sustains us, it provides a social focal point, and it is fun. I cannot unravel the difference between love in my family and the preparation of food because they are so closely woven.

There's nothing an artist needs more - even more than excellent tools and stamina - than a deadline.

I like it when my mother smiles. And I especially like it when I make her smile.

Art makes the spirit soar. And when the spirit is lifted, life follows.

This is where men and women are different, we can put aside petty competition for relationships - they can't. It interferes.