In any situation, location is crucial.
If I relaxed, if I took my foot off the gas, I would probably die.
It's vulgar, coming from where I do, to talk about money.
There is a level of snobbery and fickleness in L.A.
Would I swap what I have achieved as a cook if I could have been as successful as a footballer? Definitely.
One thing I can't afford to get sucked up in is the trend formation of restaurants here. I've invested heavily. We have a ten-year lease. More importantly, the style, the feel and the décor of the dining room is vibrant.