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.

For me, thats one of the important things about cooking. What was good enough yesterday may not be good enough today.

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.

When I go out to eat, it's usually something moderate in style.

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.

My childhood wasn't full of wonderful culinary memories.

You don't know when inspiration is going to come. But you have to be aware of what's going on around you, so that at any moment, when inspiration happens, you're ready for it and you interpret it.