I've Discussed This With Many Doctors, And

I Like To Be Firm. But It Is Easier To Be Nice Than To Be Nasty.

One Thing I Always Say Is Being A Great Chef Today Is Not Enough - You Have To Be A Great Businessman.

For Example, You Can Eat A Caesar Salad And Say, "wow, I Ate So Healthy Today." You Forget There Was A Quarter-cup Of Oil In There, And All The Calories Are From Fat. So It's Better If You Eat A Grilled Chicken Breast, Some Steamed Brown Rice, And A Little Salad With Balsamic Vinegar On Top.

It's Easier Being A Judge Than A Competitor. As A Judge, You Don't Have Any Risks. That Makes It Much More Enjoyable.

I Like The Japanese Knives, I Like French Knives. Whatever's Sharp.