We're living in an era where word-of-mouth is on steroids.

I definitely think there's some way to understand how people emotionally feel about somebody, but I don't think data collects it. They're not going to click your bit.ly link or click your TweetMeme retweet every time.

I'm just always looking forwards. I spend very little time, looking backwards.

Best wine if you're stranded on a deserted island? 1982 Salon Champagne.

The chef that grew up with the grandma who cooks tends to always beat the chef that went to the culinary institute. It's in the blood.

I spent all my time in the clouds or the dirt and that is why I think I’m successful

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