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

Don't dress for others, dress for yourself. Clothes should be an extension of what you represent and what you feel inside.

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.

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.

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

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

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