Initially let your food do the talking. You'll be surprised how far you go in a short period of time.

Another person tattooed my face on their calf. When they tense, the face moves! That is messed up.

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

Cooking today is far greater than it ever was, and more importantly, a chef's role today has changed dramatically over the last decade.

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.

I hid myself in food.

It's learning your craft and understanding what it takes to survive in this industry. On the back of exposure from TV to books to Rachel Ray to Martha Stewart, the customer's integrity is far greater than every before. As a nation, just like the U.K., we don't complain enough. The more we complain in this country the better our restaurants will be.