It's okay to play with your food.

The most interesting thing I've ever heard about myrself that isn't true is that I'm not a nice guy.

I'm not impressed with presidents. I have met a few, but I'm not impressed with them.

Growing up in New England, being schooled and classically trained, it needed to shake, it needed to evolve.

We'll be going to the fish market and a farmer's market this afternoon to get what we need to make and eat dinner as a family. I'm trying to expose my kids to going to a farmers market or the fish market and learning what that's all about.

I'm pretty actively involved with the military because I think they're incredible human beings. If I can give back to them for what they're doing for us, it's a good thing. And I think to have happy soldiers, you need to feed them well.

Cleanliness is very important. If you let kids make a total mess in the kitchen and then leave, you're not really teaching them anything.