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" I work so hard that I forget to take care of myself. "

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" To eat well, I always disagree with critics who say that all restaurants should be fine dining. You can get a Michelin star if you serve the best hamburger in the world. "

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" Running a business anywhere isn't easy. "

" People are getting famous now for serving food out of a truck, or for, well, pork buns. I don't know if I'm really pleased to be a part of that. I'm somewhat terrified of what the future holds, especially in America. "

" I learned so much more prepping vegetables than I ever did in cooking school. "

" Cooking and gardening involve so many disciplines: math, chemistry, reading, history. "

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" Growing up, my dad owned a restaurant in Washington, DC, and food was something I was passionate about. But when I finally got into it, I felt like it was so late in the game; that's why I worked seven days a week at Craft and Mercer Kitchen. I wanted to see how far I could take it. "

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