The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.
I came here because the city has a tradition and is a very respected food city.
A lot of parents ask me how to get kids to eat more vegetables. The first thing I say is that it starts from the top.
Anything made with love, bam! -it's a beautiful meal.
Food is very representative of a city's culture. In order to really get to know a place and the people, you've got to eat the food.
If you don't follow your dream, who will?
It's okay to play with your food.
I have four strikes against me. I'm black, I'm short, I'm intelligent, and I have a medical condition.
Effective leaders at a high level tend to be skilled actors. Franklin Roosevelt is said to have to quipped, on being introduced to Orson Welles, that they were the two greatest actors in America. The story may be apocryphal, but the message rings true.
I love Vivienne Westwood. Her work is so interesting, you can always find something that's great and fits you.
The things that are more my own style are something that I don't really have to think about. The only time I have to think about them is if I want to force myself not to do it the way I do it.