Everywhere the sky is blue. There are a multitude of cuisines and dishes. I think of them as the languages and dialects of food.

Salt is the only product that changes cuisine. There's a big difference between food that has salt and food without it. If you don't believe that, ask people who can't eat salt.

I think my virtue was I never thought "This is impossible.

Remember that a very good sardine is always preferable to a not that good lobster.

Friends are really important, especially when you've had the successes that I've had. I've gone really far in my career, so they're the ones that keep you humble, keep your feet on the ground.

Food is about being happy - at a table, thats probably where we spend most of our happiest hours.

What's wrong with transforming food?