I cannot teach anybody how to cook. All I can do is show them, share methods with them.

I've never tried to be a celebrity chef, people call me that but I was that young boy that the media chose.

When you walk down the street of Kabul your values for life changes, they do change.

If you are not extreme, then people will take shortcuts because they don't fear you.

At the end of the day it's just food, isn't it? Just food.

If 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.

I like things that are educational and educational. I like things that are inspirational.