As a means to success, determination has this advantage over talent — that it does not have to be recognized by others. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com
You know, in 1975 I couldnt get a job in New York City because I was American. The kitchens were predominantly run by French, Swiss, German, and basically I got laughed at. I had education, I had experience, but got laughed at because I was American. – Emeril Lagasse
There are a lot of food Nazis in the U.S., but I believe if you can show people whats really important, theyll judge the rest for themselves. – Mehmet Oz