I Am So Proud Of 'top Chef'

Follow Your Passion. Be Yourself, But Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself.

Anybody Who Really Knows About The Tv Business Knows That It Would Be Impossible To Just March In One Day And Say To Your Colleagues And Bosses, 'oh Yes, I'm Hosting My Own Show.'

I'm Actually Interested And Enthusiastic. Even When I Walk Into A Show Not Knowing Much About My Guest, I Always Come Away As More Of A Fan Or Enthusiast.

When In Doubt, I Go To The Phones A Lot Because It Adds A New Dimension And A New Energy. It Kind Of Takes Me Out Of The Equation If I Feel Like I Irritated Them Or They Aren't Into The Experience.

There Are Days Now Where I Think, "oh Man, That Would've Been A Great Entry," But I'm Putting The Pen Down Until I Clear My Head, Or Think Of Another Book Idea.