I admired the English immensely for all that they had endured, and they were certainly honorable, and stopped their cars for pedestrians, and called you “sir” and “madam,” and so on. But after a week there, I began to feel wild. It was those ruddy English faces, so held in by duty, the sense of “what is done” and “what is not done,” and always swigging tea and chirping, that made me want to scream like a hyena

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 may be a creative art, but it's also a wonderful full-time hobby.

If you are going to flip something, you must have the courage of your convictions.

One of the important requirements for learning how to cook is that you also learn how to eat.

I'm afraid that surprise, shock, and regret is the fate of authors when they finally see themselves on the page.

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!