The Holidays Stress People Out So Much.

Pretty Much Every Time I Try Something Different Or Do Something In Front Of A Live Audience, I Truly Think They Might Throw Peanuts At Me.

It Will Be A Great Success To Me If My Family Comes Into The Restaurant And Says That They're Proud Of What I've Done, They're Proud Of The Way I've Represented The De Laurentiis Name, And That They Love My Food. That Is The Moment Of Pure Pride For Me.

It's More Intimate. Food Can Connect People In A Forever Sort Of Way.

I Always Say To People That Working Full Time And Being A Mom Is Probably The Hardest Job, Because As A Mom You Think About Your Child 24/7.

Many Chefs Of A Certain Caliber Do Not See Me As A Chef. I Don't Have A Restaurant. They See Me As A Tv Food Personality, Not A Chef. I've Gotten Respect, Trust Me, They Respect Me, But I Think That I Can't Hit That Particular Level Of Respect From Them Until I Have A Successful Vegas Restaurant That Not Only Makes Money But Creates Unbelievable Food And A Fabulous Experience. I Don't Think People Think I Can Cook, And They Don't Think I Know What The Hell I'm Doing.