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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.

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

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.

I was good at math and science, and I got lots of degrees in lots of things, but in a parallel universe, I probably became a chef.

Both my parents are chefs... I grew up in a restaurant and was always surrounded by cooks. I love food.

I never even dreamed of being a chef, and that's fundamental.

You know, I used to think I was a foodie, and then my wife went to culinary school and basically explained to me that I was just a guy that likes to eat.