Rocco DiSpirito

After guest appearances, I got the offer to do the show as the successor of Arthur Schwartz. It's so much fun.

Just over 800 people were gathered around the cooking stage, all eager to learn about my five-minute flavor cooking. The demonstration had to be done right then and there, in front of everyone.

I wanted to share my life story and honor my roots. I am very proud of my family and mother.

The blessing that this film business has given me is that when I walk into a school I automatically have everyone's attention. They want to hear what the guy from 'Con Air' and 'Desperado' has to say.

As a young child my attention span was, as I remember it, rather short.

Working with Bill Cosby was incredible. I was lucky to be a part of that.