My grandfather was a chef for a Baron in Sicily before he came to America. I grew up with him. I used to do my homework at one end of the kitchen table while he cooked at the other end.

What makes cookbooks interesting is to find out about the people and the culture that invented the food.

I shot this wonderful picture called American Saint a couple of years ago, which is still looking for release.

I directed a piece of theater in Italy. We took nine fables from the town and we created a play.

My grandfather was a chef for a Baron in Sicily before he came to America. I grew up with him. I used to do my homework at one end of the kitchen table while he cooked at the other end.

The eye condition that I have is Marfan's Syndrome.

I get to meet a lot of people, and I really like people.