You know, for 300 years it's been kind of the same. There are restaurants in New Orleans that the menu hasn't changed in 125 years, so how is one going to change or evolve the food?

I had these recipes that say do this, do that. Who MAKES these rules?

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

Music is one of those things that is constantly going in my head all the time. It's sort of like the evolution and creation of doing food, or my philosophy about wine. It's always beating in my head, so it keeps the spirit moving.

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

I've never really had a problem with people.

I think you've got to keep it simple, keep it fresh. Stay away from all that processed stuff, read the labels.