There are many times in my life, when I could've thrown in the towel. Many times in my life when I was on the floor. And when you're on the floor, never allow anybody to pick you up. It doesn't matter how long you stay there, make sure you pick yourself up and dust yourself down. Whatever happens, whether you go home today or you don't go home today, that's irrelevant. What's relevant, is you take the knowledge from the experience and you grow as a person.
Marco Pierre WhiteWhen you walk down the street of Kabul your values for life changes, they do change.
Marco Pierre WhiteIf the lift is broken, I'll just sit and wait for them to sort it out. I don't believe in friendly conversation or chit-chat.
Marco Pierre WhiteToday there are very few chefs at that high level who are behind their stoves. You don't feel their presence within the room. Where's the romance? Where's the show? Where's the theater? The modern day restaurant - it's like dining in a chapel. It's boring.
Marco Pierre WhiteI've never tried to be a celebrity chef, people call me that but I was that young boy that the media chose.
Marco Pierre White