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

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

I'm not scared of anything in particular, but I am motivated by a fear of failure as opposed to a need to succeed.

Development is where my heart is focused because eating is the only thing that we do that involves all the senses. We eat with our eyes and our ears and our noses.

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

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

Take note of what's around you and maximise sensory pleasure.

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

At home I've got 1,500 cook books and the spines have all gone, the pages are all torn - it's chaos.

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

I haven't raised my voice for eight to 10 years in the kitchen. And I won't have anybody shouting. If I hear of anybody having a go at anyone else, they'll get disciplined.

Every day offers us simple gifts when we are willing to search our hearts for the place that's right for each of us. (January 15)

It's God's world. He washes you clean. He makes you whole. He puts rain in your garden and sunshine in your heart. "Clarence

When multiple explanations exist, the simplest is usually correct.

Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it.

About Superman and Batman: the former is how America views itself, the latter, darker character is how the rest of the world views America.

The concept of life and perfection is incompatible. BUT so is death and perfection

Many people on our planet right now despair; they think we’ve reached a point where we’ve discovered most of the things. I’m going tell you right now: Please don’t despair.

Mrs Thicknesse and I agreed that a business of his own was probably the only solution for him because he was obviously unemployable.

We only know how to lose and be lost.

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.