Whatever it is you're doing, whether it's your career or a particular focus, if you're trying to be the best you can possibly be, then you'll be putting that pressure on yourself.

It's not really the life of cooking that's hard - it's what you make of it and what level you push yourself to.

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

My life has been such a blur since I was 18, 19 years old. I haven't even had time to contemplate my own life. By forcing yourself to write your life story you learn a great deal about yourself.

Doing your best means never stop trying.

You are doing your best only when you are trying to improve what you are doing