...no one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.

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.

Never apologize for your cooking.

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.

Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bang. You never want to go out with a whimper. Everything can have drama if it's done right. Even a pancake.

I was a Republican until I got to New York and had to live on $18 a week. It was then that I became a Democrat.

...operational proof...it's all theory until you see for yourself whether or not something works.