No one knew I was gay growing up but I was bullied. I was a cheerleader, fairly popular and considered straight.

I'm gay, and I was born this way.

Set yourself up for success from the very beginning and then focus on maintaining that success.

I know growing up as a young gay person how much you hate yourself, how much you already think you're different.

My Mom always cooked healthy. Greek food lends itself to cooking healthy.

Right now I'd love to be sitting on a Greek island somewhere because of being Greek American, eating great octopus salad and some fantastic lamb. Or sipping a little ouzo. I think the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest... Lots of nuts, vegetables, fruits, fresh fish, lean meats, yogurt.

I think about food all the time. It's my passion; it's my profession. But some people think about food all the time because they're hungry. We can put an end to this if we join forces and lend a hand.