As long as the food is well prepared and not overdone, I think it tastes good. It doesn't matter if it's Chinese, Japanese, anything.

Why is America such a great country. It is because we stand united.

I can represent my culture while helping not only the Chinese-American community, but also the community at large.

First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.

Happiness is within. It has nothing to do with how much applause you get or how many people praise you. Happiness comes when you believe that you have done something truly meaningful.

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

I have a lot of cooking tools. In fact I have a whole drawer full of knives. Cooking tools, especially cutlery, are my toys.