I am not a fan of people who abuse service staff. In fact, I find it intolerable. It’s an unpardonable sin as far as I’m concerned, taking out personal business or some other kind of dissatisfaction on a waiter or busboy.

I don't snack. I don't generally eat sweets or drink soda. I never eat between meals or even before big ones.

Without new ideas success can become stale

I feel that if Jacques Pepin shows you how to make an omelet, the matter is pretty much settled. That's God talking.

Venezuela is another place I'd like very much to go, which is proving very difficult. I have not been there to make a show and I'd like to, very much.

Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one's life.

A good, stinky French cheese or a good Stilton. These are things I really, really love. Dessert I can obviously live without.