An oil massage, a hot bath, a good night's sleep, soft smells and music and clothes with soft textures denote sensuality to me.

India's had two groovy moments. Once when the Beatles went to India and now when Madonna has embraced yoga.

All chefs are like Jewish mothers. They want to feed you and feed you and impress you. It's an eagerness to please.

Whenever I'm in sync with the trends, it's always an accident. I still love wearing clothes I've had for ten years. I think understated luxury is the chicest thing.

Wine, like food, is so emotional. If you think about it, so much of the courting ritual is surrounded by wine and food. There's a built-in romance to wine.

Even the fried chicken is great cold.

I love seafood. I'm not a vegetarian but I'm probably a pescetarian.