A lot of my reputation is a product of exaggeration and ignorance.

If you've been given opportunities then you have to create opportunities. If you're given knowledge by people, share your knowledge. If you were born with talent, show your talent off.

I have no problem in asking a diner to leave for two reasons: 1. If they are rude to my staff. No one has that right. If we make a mistake, allow us to rectify it. 2. If they are loud and abusive at the table. They have no regard or respect for the other diners, who may have worked very hard to save up their cash to afford your prices.

Gastronomy is the greatest form of therapy that anyone can be exposed to.

I have no regrets in my life. If not for the mistakes that I made I would not be the man I am today.

We're in a world that is run by accountants and I think that it's sad in many ways.

Do I shout, belittle or swear? No. I have sufficient confidence within myself to control my environment just by my presence, just by working hard and leading from the front.