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.

People who don't travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what's in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live.

Some people never contribute anything positive to society, they may even drain our resources, but most of us try to do something better, to give back.

I enjoy the quiet life.

The only thing that counts is if you know how to prepare your ingredients. Even if with the best and freshest ingredients in the world, if your dish is tasteless or burnt, it's ruined.

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

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.