Eric Ripert

It took me all my life to learn how to salt a tomato.

I see a lot of people who change careers in the middle of their life and they think it's a good idea to come in the kitchen.

Having sharp, great knives will enable you to cook very precisely. Knife skills are essential in cooking.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

I am inspired by show girls and Vegas. I was a cabaret performer, so that's where all that influence comes from.

James Bond is quite serious about his drinks and clothing and cigarettes and food and all that sort of thing. There is nothing wry or amused about James Bond.