I'm a chef, I'm a cook, I was created by this industry, and I like to think I'm giving back. But I'm not giving back because I can make a scallop souffle, I'm giving back because I can make compost.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Whenever anybody comes to me with a way that I can give something back, it would be ungrateful at this point in my life to not say yes.
Giving back involves a certain amount of giving up.
I have always looked for ways to give back because I think it's a responsibility we all share.
Give up as much as you're willing to receive back and give yourself, if that makes any sense. Whatever that is, don't expect more from a person than what you're willing to give, but give it knowing that you're giving it - it's been given, so don't expect anything else.
Coming from a family of preachers, the idea of giving back has been part of my life as long as I can remember.
There are plenty of easy things that you can do from the comfort of your own home to get you started on the path of giving back.
When I do something I give everything, so it has to be something that I really want to go for.
I'm so lucky, I've been so successful, so much has come my way. I want to give back.
My giving is discretionary, but keeping the business going is not.
Giving back is something that comes from the heart to me. It's not that I do it because it's the right thing: I do it because I want do it.