I don't think you could have a 7 with a manual. But I can't see having a BMW sports sedan without a manual.

I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me.

A kaiseki meal is like that, very small courses over a long period of time.

I think that's the important thing - being aware of that inspiration and being able to interpret it into something that's meaningful for you.

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.

Any job worth doing is worth doing well. But to be able to do that, you have to do it over and over again.

And don't forget music - music in the kitchen is an essential ingredient!