Just like if you were brought up on a farm, you would most likely carry on your father's business as a farmer; I was brought up in the kitchen and ended up becoming a chef.

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

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 don't like to waste anything. Any food left over from the night before is always eaten the next day.

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

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

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