I think, to Chelsea's [Handler] point, I still need directing because sometimes I go a little bit off beat in a way that it's like, rein it in. I welcome that kind of support.

It goes back to the early days in the kitchen where you would be tasting dishes all night long, so the last thing I want to do in the morning is eat. Chefs generally tend to be grazers.

When you have the arrogance, the confidence and you can't cook, then you're only going to look stupid.

Two key ingredients in any successful chef: a quick learner and someone with a sharp brain.

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

It's fascinating watching the debates [of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump], with the search for the new president. It's like a car crash, unfolding in front of your eyes. The level of personal attacks!

To have 95% of the ingredients sourced, food and wine, within 100 miles radius, that's a dream come true for any chef.