I think the most wonderful thing in the world is another chef. I'm always excited about learning new things about food.

Technology is a wonderful thing, but I think it's violently misused.

I think money is a wonderful thing because it enables you to do things. It enables you to invest in ideas that don't have a short-term payback.

In '71 or '72 I returned to New Orleans and stayed there. I started cooking Louisiana food. Of all the things I had cooked, it was the best-and it was my heritage.

I think there's always room for more innovation and new things.

Marriage is the most wonderful thing ever.