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

I always had a fantasy of being a chef, because I like kitchen life.

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

My father was a chef but hadn't owned his own business. I didn't like that. In my heart of hearts, I knew I wanted to be in business.

I was a very good cook, and I knew I could build a business.

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.

As a child, I first wanted to be a cook because my mother was such a good cook.