I've never considered myself a celebrity or even part of the entertainment business. I'm a cooking teacher.

People who don't travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what's in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live.

I think a lot of times it's not money that's the primary motivation factor; it's the passion for your job and the professional and personal satisfaction that you get out of doing what you do that motivates you.

When I retire or pass away, I will be able to look back and say that this has been an exciting life. That's all that matters.

A lot of people don't enjoy their job, they may even hate it, but I am lucky enough to be able to make a living through my passion.

So when I do Chinese cooking, I mix everything together, then the kids have to eat their vegetables. They won't have the patience to pick them out.

When you have a good stock, you can make a good soup.