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

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.

I normally don't eat junk food.

Well, you know, if you get into the profession because you think you can make a lot of money, you can never become successful.

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

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 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.