Martin Yan

Happiness is within. It has nothing to do with how much applause you get or how many people praise you. Happiness comes when you believe that you have done something truly meaningful.

When I retire or pass away, I will be able to look back and say that this has been an exciting life. That's all that matters.

So when I do Chinese cooking, I mix everything together, then the kids have to eat their vegetables. They won't have the patience to pick them out.

If every time you engage in a sex act, you go into a confession box, you will never accept your own sexuality.

My perspective is cultural and world-based. It's always been a global perspective.

I don't like to get in front of people.