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.

I think if you've been given something in life you have a moral duty to give things back.

I'm not a worrier. I like sleeping.

Success is born out of arrogance, but greatness comes from humility.

I wasn't manufactured. I was cut from the cloth of the very old world of gastronomy. There was no such thing as celebrity chefs, chefs were trained and I like to think that I still represent those old values from that world and the opportunities that I am offered I often say no to.

People who can give themselves every day. They're the people that I admire, they're real people.