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

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.

My contribution I hope is to get people to eat full-flavored food. If I could come away with that alone, that would be a fantastic accomplishment. I'm also very proud of being a very American chef.

I want to go to college and go back to Georgetown. It's a really cool place.

One thing you don't want to do as a host is be running around all evening. Do as much as you can ahead of time, so all you have to do is grill the main ingredients.

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

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