Martin Yan ,quotes

At thirteen, when I arrived in...

At thirteen, when I arrived in Hong Kong after leaving China, I made a living by working in a restaurant.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

I think a lot of times it's no...

I think a lot of times it's not money that's the primary motivation factor; it's the passion for your job and the professional and personal satisfaction that you get out of doing what you do that motivates you.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

So when I do Chinese cooking, ...

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.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

If I could only have one type ...

If I could only have one type of food with me, I would bring soy sauce. The reason being that if I have soy sauce, I can flavor a lot of things.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

When I retire or pass away, I ...

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.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

I am just a normal professiona...

I am just a normal professional with a great job and a great life.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

Some people never contribute a...

Some people never contribute anything positive to society, they may even drain our resources, but most of us try to do something better, to give back.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

Anyone that has come to Americ...

Anyone that has come to America past the age of eighteen will be able to understand when I say that you can never shake your accent.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

Happiness is within. It has no...

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.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

People who don't travel cannot...

People who don't travel cannot have a global view, all they see is what's in front of them. Those people cannot accept new things because all they know is where they live.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

You can do almost anything wit...

You can do almost anything with soup stock, it's like a strong foundation. When you have the right foundation, everything tastes good.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

When you have a good stock, yo...

When you have a good stock, you can make a good soup.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

When you enjoy what you do, wo...

When you enjoy what you do, work becomes play.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

Just like if you were brought ...

Just like if you were brought up on a farm, you would most likely carry on your father's business as a farmer; I was brought up in the kitchen and ended up becoming a chef.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

Why is America such a great co...

Why is America such a great country. It is because we stand united.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

I don't like to waste anything...

I don't like to waste anything. Any food left over from the night before is always eaten the next day.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

First of all, I can't really c...

First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

I can represent my culture whi...

I can represent my culture while helping not only the Chinese-American community, but also the community at large.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

In general I love to eat anyth...

In general I love to eat anything. I enjoy anything that is well prepared, a good spaghetti, lasagna, taco, steak, sushi, refried beans.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

Because normally with Western ...

Because normally with Western cuisine, you'll serve vegetables separate from the meat, so kids will eat the meat and never touch the vegetables.

Martin Yan 03.03.2018 03:03:03 47 quotes

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