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.

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

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 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.

In general I love to eat anything. I enjoy anything that is well prepared, a good spaghetti, lasagna, taco, steak, sushi, refried beans.

Anyone that has come to America past the age of eighteen will be able to understand when I say that you can never shake your accent.

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.