[There's a sharp divide when it comes to the issue of whether to stay open on Thanksgiving. Many restaurateurs say they close to] give employees a day off to be with their families, ... to give myself a day off.

Some people are near- or farsighted - I'm thorn-sighted. The thorns on the rose are in really sharp definition for me, the rose petals a little fuzzier.

There are three things that people pick up on the instant they walk into your home on Thanksgiving. They will be able to feel the human energy. They'll smell the food. And they will see, instantly, the table.

In one respect, it's easier to open a restaurant in New York because you get more media attention than anywhere else. Almost everyone will try a new place once, irrespective of the reviews, because it's a spectator sport.

It's tough to stay sharp getting one at-bat as a pinch-hitter. It's a totally different approach when you start.

The Word of God is active, energizing, sharp and powerful like a two-edged sword.