Without peanuts, it isn't a cocktail party.

Of course I made many boo-boos. At first this broke my heart, but then I came to understand that learning how to fix one's mistakes, or live with them, was an important part of becoming a cook.

Good french cooking cannot be produced by a zombie cook.

This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!

The egg can be your best friend if you just give it the right break

Sooner or later the public will forget you; the memory of you will fade. What's important are the individuals you've influenced along the way.

Cooking hasn't yet been accepted as the art form it is. It should be on the level with any of the other art forms.