I'm very happy and proud of my two stars. But that won't make me change my philosophy.

I didn't believe in this luxurious and expensive system any more. Those bills at 400 euros, we don't need them anymore.

I left this shallot race. I wanted to make another style of restaurant. I didn't want the stars anymore, but I can't do anything. Michelin says they give stars to whomever they want.

It's a huge change in philosophy. But (City Manager Anita Favors Thompson) has given me clear marching orders: Make this a world-class shelter and all that entails.

Nothing in the world is permanent, and we’re foolish when we ask anything to last, but surely we’re still more foolish not to take delight in it while we have it. If change is of the essence of existence one would have thought it only sensible to make it the premise of our philosophy.

Our philosophy here is that the wheel keeps on turning, the spokes just change. This is the best group I've had here in terms of attitude and hard work. Dakota Ridge and Bear Creek should be very strong, but we'll be right there with them.