Everywhere in the world there are tensions - economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate.

The image foreigners have of French cuisine is fattening and very fancy food. But it's not true - French food isn't just rich. The word "healthy" doesn't exist in French. We have many, many words, but not that one. To me, healthy means paying close attention to feeding people.

Cuisine has become too complicated - this is about subject, verb, adjective: duck, turnips, sauce.

Everywhere in the world there are tensions - economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate.

Desserts are like mistresses. They are bad for you. So if you are having one, you might as well have two.

The planets resources are rare; we must consume more ethically and equitably.

It is impossible to remain indifferent to Japanese culture. It is a different civilisation where all you have learnt must be forgotten. It is a great intellectual challenge and a gorgeous sensual experience.