The level of jealousy and insecurity in this industry [restaurant] is far greater than ever before.

You know, running a restaurant is something you have to be working at each and every day; it's not a foregone conclusion that you're a success.

If I relaxed, if I took my foot off the gas, I would probably die.

The essence of Reality TV is all about drama. So, I think bringing pressure is healthy whether it's a professional chef or a domestic chef. Because the only way ever to really identify the true purpose of how good they are is submerging them under pressure. So I say it's no different than a live football game because it's about the intensity.

In order to create a little bit of confidence, start cooking with pasta. Pasta is phenomenal. Once you've cooked pasta properly for the first time it becomes second nature.

How many chefs do we know that prefer cooking for chefs than they do customers, yet customers are returning repeatedly and it's the level of support that determines the level of success that restaurant will have.

Swearing is industry language. For as long as we're alive it's not going to change. You've got to be boisterous to get results.