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Food to me, in one word, is 'creativity' or 'expression.' It's simply, 'This is who I am at this point in time, and this is what I want to cook for you.'

From Graham Elliot

Barbecue is the good old technique of people making a fire and putting some stuff over the top - I mean, look at the S'more: it's just got a stick. A lot of those goofy toys, it's people who are looking at things to do. I think if you focus on the food, at the most you need tongs or a spoon to flip something; that's about it.

From Graham Elliot

I've traveled all over. I've been to all 50 states. With my dad in the Navy, I lived in the Philippines from nine to 12, and I had dog, monkey, lizard, everything. Then I was in Hawaii, and I'm spear-fishing, catching octopus with my hands.

From Graham Elliot

I'm a traditionalist, so for me, black coffee is cool.

From Graham Elliot

Kosher salt, eggs and flour. These are the building blocks of everything. Kosher salt, above and beyond everything.

From Graham Elliot

I have two bookcases that used to be filled with cookbooks, but now it's mostly books about politics and government. I might just give this all up and run for office.

From Graham Elliot

I'm inspired by artists who use a limited palette, like painter Piet Mondrian, and the White Stripes, two musicians who create an incredible sound. Our food is starting to go back to a 'less is more' style.

From Graham Elliot

I only wear red socks in the kitchen. They bring me luck.

From Graham Elliot

I can't just sit all day on the couch and expect the weight to come off. My goals are my new focus instead of food.

From Graham Elliot

I really see food as subjective. It's a creative outlet. It's something that you do for fun. It's a gray area. It's not black and white or right and wrong.

From Graham Elliot

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