I dropped out of high school. I really had no interest in doing any school work whatsoever.

I seem to respond most to places that are more cosmopolitan because of my Manhattan upbringing. Some of the major international cities I've visited, like Madrid, Rome and London, have a lot of similarities and "New York" elements while ... having their own flavor.

Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. Grilling is much more relaxing when you are not trying to juggle a whole collection of plates and bowls as you do it. If your grill doesn't have enough workspace - and they almost never do - set up a table right next to your grill.

If my daughter wants to get into this business, I would support that decision. She's going to have a hard time not being in it. She loves food and she's around it all the time.

Grilling outside with my parents at the Jersey shore. We would grill lobster and corn in the summer.

I'd love to visit Thailand just for the street food and the energy of a city like Bangkok.

If you aren't nervous about your passion, you aren't passionate about it.