Until you lose your mother you don't know what it is.
A mother has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.
Believe me, it is actions that count.
Sometimes when you involve yourself in so many things, you can't do any of them well - and I like to do everything perfectly.
Cooking is an act of love, a gift, a way of sharing with others the little secrets -- 'piccoli segreti' -- that are simmering on the burners.
Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself.