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The country remains dependent on oil. But as we are now learning, oil is becoming increasingly scarce.

Essential oils are extremely important to me.

As soon as science has solved one problem, new ones arise. This is the essence of science, and it applies, of course, also to the field of essential oils.

I'm very inspired by other cultures and very often use what I perceive to be exotic ingredients.

Any trend that is developed too fast and is disposed right away is not going to have a lasting impression on the culture, you know?

Oil is ancient wealth in the ground.

Finally, I have to say that the most surprising aspect has been the speed at which the folks in India adapt to Western practices. They learn fast, really, really fast.

I consulted a Chinese herbalist and spent two weeks on an island off the coast of Zanzibar. I was away from any kind of contemporary technology.

In terms of my Indianness, I try not to rely on it nor deny it. When it comes up organically in my writing, we can address it. About five years ago, we wrote this episode of 'The Office,' called 'Diwali,' which seemed like an organic way of using it.

I went to Kerala in India, to learn Ayurveda, which was fantastic.