A tree without roots is just a piece of wood.

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

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.

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

I spent my days on the riverbanks, in the woods, in the fields, shooting, hunting and stalking. I unravelled everything within my life. Self discovery is most important to me.

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.

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