In department stores, so much kitchen equipment is bought indiscriminately by people who just come in for men's underwear.

No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize.

I always try to buy just what I need. You get ideas as to what's in season and what's best. I think if you have a preconceived idea before shopping, that makes it difficult. You have to have an open mind.

I don't think about whether people will remember me or not. I've been an ok person. I've learned a lot. I've taught people a thing or two. That's what's important.

To be a good cook you have to have a love of the good, a love of hard work, and a love of creating.

Any disaster is a learning process.

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