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

When you enjoy what you do, work becomes play.

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.

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

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

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.

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