Could you imagine people eating a painting - if they could introduce a painting into their bodies? It's probably the artist's dream, and we have the opportunity to do so.

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

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

I don't do my mother's cooking. Because I am a professional and she isn't. Even if she is a better cook.

Risk is to do something that 99 percent of the time would be a failure.

You cannot get an influence from the cuisine of a country if you don't understand it. You've got to study it.

I never cook at home. After 15 hours at work, I don't have much of a desire to cook at home. I do eat at home, but it's always something simple. Raw nuts. Almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts--these are marvelous products. I am, however, the type that likes to go out to eat a lot. I never tire of it.