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I had no desire to be a chef, but I had a desire to be someone who was heard.

Being a chef would be too much hard work.

My reasons for becoming a chef are somewhat of a cliche. I always loved to eat but it was watching my parents cook that really served as the impetus for my career choice.

I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me.

The hardest thing for a chef is to become comfortable with what you do. Not to be too neurotic and worried with what you are doing and how wrong or right you are.

I ended up wanting to be a cook and hold my own in a restaurant.

First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.

I had turned down other head chef jobs. I didn't want to take over someone else's cuisine. I wanted to start from scratch.