Because the show is popular, people do recognize us on the streets.

To me, the kitchen is a place of adventure and entirely fun, not drudgery. I can't think of anything better to do with family and friends than to be together to create something.

Buying stock is exactly the same thing as going to a casino, only with no cocktail service.

Oh, did I tell you I have a cookbook? I have a cookbook deal.

When the idea of 'Chopped' surfaced, it was originally meant to be taped at some guy's mansion with him and his crazy Chihuahua. A stuffy fellow in a tuxedo was to host, and the losing chef's dish was then fed to the dog! I am not kidding, I saw it! I think it is genius! Twisted, but genius!

People want honest, flavourful food, not some show-off meal that takes days to prepare.

For each episode the five of us are all wearing clothes by the same designer. It's a different designer for each episode, but for each one we're all wearing their clothes.