I think a dream is just a suggestion to start something out, do something.

Hard work beats all the tonics and vitamins in the world.

I've read hundreds of cookbooks. Most of those cookbooks don't even tell you how to get a steak ready, how to bake biscuits or an apple pie.

I am not too proud of having my name associated with some of my restaurants.

My life isn't over and I'm not going to sit in a rocking chair and take money from the government.

I made a resolve then that I was going to amount to something if I could. And no hours, nor amount of labor, nor amount of money would deter me from giving the best that there was in me. And I have done that ever since, and I win by it. I know.

The food I've liked in my time is American country cookin'.