I have a lot of cooking tools. In fact I have a whole drawer full of knives. Cooking tools, especially cutlery, are my toys.

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

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

If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things.

I live a very low-key life.

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