I'm not a worrier. I like sleeping.

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

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.

How many chefs when I was a young boy shouted at me during service? All I ever said was "Yes, chef." The customer is the most important. If the chef overreacts, fine. At the end of service, you apologize.

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

Today 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.

Once you accept you are being judged by people who have less knowledge than yourself, then what's it worth?