I like the Japanese knives, I like French knives. Whatever's sharp.

I grew up in Austria, and for me real comfort food is Wiener Schnitzel. Wiener Schnitzel and mashed potatoes because it reminds me of my youth... It reminds me when I grow up and it feels very comforting.

For me, cooking is an expression of the land where you are and the culture of that place.

It is going to have healthy food and exercise mixed together. With smaller portions, and more exercise, you live a better life.

I've discussed this with many doctors, and it is just so imperative that people learn how to properly cook food to get those vital nutrients out of them.

Television in the '80s was very limited. There was no Food Network. When I opened Spago, I had the kitchen in the dining hall. It was probably the first restaurant to do so. The dining scene became more casual. All these cooking shows have transformed our profession one-hundred percent.

I think it's really important to keep on staying motivated.