People do peculiar things in life and they do for whatever reason but I think one of the greatest crimes in life is when you lie.

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

Gastronomy is the French Foreign Legion. You don't need any qualifications. Just walk through the door and keep your head down. Be respectful - "Yes chef!" - and you'll be given a trade. One day you'll be in a position where you can put a roof over your children's heads, you can put food on their table, create security for them.

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.

I just want my children to be happy. And to be good people. Proper people. That's all.

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