I like a walking culture; I need to be in a city where you can walk everywhere.

Soup dumplings, sitcoms, one-night stands--good ones leave you wanting more.

Not only was I not white, to many people I wasn’t Asian either

People talk about perfect timing, but I think everything is perfect in its moment; you just want to capture that.

For me, juicing isn't about binging and cleansing; I try to incorporate it into a balanced diet.

There is a lot of food culture that goes on in the home and in the community in non-traditional ways. Food is a lot more than restaurants.

Black culture has been a huge influence in my life.

But what I'm very interested in, whether it's writing, whether it's hosting a show, whether it's cooking food, I'm just into the discussions of identity, culture and the politics of culture.

I don’t do coupons or Reeboks. Life is too short to half-step.

America ain’t three fifths bad.

We are now forced to actively pursue our struggles. If we do not go out of our way to stretch our comfort zones and grow, no one nor nature will do it for us.

1 Give to the world the best you have I and the best will come back to you.

For those who possess and can wield arms are in a position to decide whether the constitution is to continue or not

All men are not slimy warthogs. Some men are silly giraffes, some woebegone puppies, some insecure frogs. But if one is not careful, those slimy warthogs can ruin it for all the others.

She's you, without your conscience, or your feelings. She's you without your humanity." "You're saying she's a mood swing?" He shrugged. "Or maybe you're her mood swing." "Don't even joke about that.

I want the traditional family upheld, but I don't want it upheld to the detriment of other people.

I didn't get into film to win Academy Awards. I wanted to have a conversation with the audience.

In the end, you have to write like you're not afraid of the critics.

During the course of filming 'Top Chef,' I gain 15 lbs., so I'm used to needing two dress sizes.

I saw 'Captain America' in 3D. It's cool. I liked the beginning. It's a really good setup.