People were hysterical about Communism the way people today are hysterical about flag burning. I'm really against these people who try to show that they're great patriots, because they're not thinking, they're just being hysterical.

Being tall is an advantage, especially in business. People will always remember you. And if you're in a crowd, you'll always have some clean air to breathe.

We hit it off immediately, especially Helene, who was a 'swallow-life-in-big-gulps' kind of person.

The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude.

Cooking well doesn't mean cooking fancy.

Too much trouble,' 'Too expensive,' or 'Who will know the difference' are death knells for good food. ... Cooking is not a particularly difficult art, and the more you cook and learn about cooking, the more sense it makes.

You never forget a beautiful thing that you have made. Even after you eat it, it stays with you - always.