You're getting to know who the great chefs are through their books.

My childhood wasn't full of wonderful culinary memories.

Repetition is the mother of perfection. If there is true perfection, it's about doing something over and over again. I truly think that if somebody does a recipe they've never done before and gets it right, they're probably more lucky than they are talented.

But once in a while you might see me at In and Out Burger; they make the best fast food hamburgers around.

Whether it's destiny or fate or whatever, I don't think I could do a French Laundry anywhere else.

It wasn't about mechanics; it was about a feeling, wanting to give someone something, which in turn was really gratifying. That really resonated for me.

My favorite wines are Zinfandels.