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

I think being famous is more of a hindrance, a constraint, than just letting yourself be free.

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.

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

Soy sauce is really a multi-purpose seasoning.

The hoopla, the applause, the praises have never excited me.

You don't have to show people how successful you are.