When people pile seven things onto one burger, it drives me nuts!

I spend 80% of my time in my restaurants. Taping my TV shows doesn't take much time, and then they get aired a lot. That's the thing people don't realize.

A grill is just a source of heat. Just like a stove, it is very user-friendly.

I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual.

I love using gas grills because they are easier to heat and it's much easier to control the flames with a gas grill than with a charcoal fire. Grilling is not just about lighting a fire.

In the end, your creativity -- perhaps even your outrageousness -- will determine the final result.

Cook ingredients that you are used to cooking by other techniques, such as fish, chicken, or hamburgers. In other words be comfortable with the ingredients you are using.