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.

There's something inside of me that makes me want to help people, especially people who are having difficulty of some kind.

One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.

I'm too drunk to taste this chicken

I've read hundreds of cookbooks. For my money, they are the bird.

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

A lot of learned men think people really are the food theyve eaten.