"Ultimately, the perfect meal is when those things come together - circumstance, the food, ambiance, and you're with the person that you want to be with."

"The popularity of the Internet and using it as an available resource has really changed the way chefs kind of gather information and look for inspiration. To me, a food trend is potentially a lot of people following an idea."

"I don't care if you're doing haute cuisine or burgers and pizza, just do it right."

"Here's the irony in what I do: When I go out to eat, I like classic French food. I like amazing Japanese food that has such a history that it goes back hundreds of years. And I also like really innovative food as well."

"So when you are listening to somebody, completely, attentively, then you are listening not only to the words, but also to the feeling of what is being conveyed, to the whole of it, not part of it."

"Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life."

"Making a movie takes a toll on your life because it's a commitment, so you put a lot on the back burner."

"The thing that I look for in a script - I'm not looking for anything next because you never know where life's going to take you, so you can't just expect, 'I want to do this next.' So I'm not expecting anything; I'm just hoping."