"You need to do the work to bring the money in, but not compromise standards."

"It was quite a challenge to make people eat crab ice cream."

"You know how sad your life is when you know the release date of DVDs."

"But most is all to do with work. There are aspects of work that are enjoyable, that you could call a hobby."

"I was determined that if I failed it wouldn't be due to lack of effort."

"Being branded number one restaurant in the world is actually very humbling."

"A lot of country pubs will receive Michelin stars."

"We were saving, saving, saving then going to France and blowing the money eating. She was a nurse and had never experienced fine dining but she loved it, too. Our mates thought it absurd."

"It was not easy with a newborn, asking your wife to give up the family home and your security."

"I have this desire to keep improving, so I find fault."

"Television forces people to be larger than life. I would be too shy."

"If it doesn't taste good it doesn't go on the menu."

"And I like asking questions, to keep learning; people with big egos might not want to look unsure."

"Now my complaint is there are only 18 hours to work in a day."

"I am not the world's most confident person."

"No, when I worked as an accountant I was falling asleep waiting for 5 o'clock."