American - Chef | January 4, 1977 -
I have two bookcases that used to be filled with cookbooks, but now it's mostly books about politics and government. I might just give this all up and run for office.
Graham Elliot
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I'm inspired by artists who use a limited palette, like painter Piet Mondrian, and the White Stripes, two musicians who create an incredible sound. Our food is starting to go back to a 'less is more' style.
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I only wear red socks in the kitchen. They bring me luck.
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I can't just sit all day on the couch and expect the weight to come off. My goals are my new focus instead of food.
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I don't get to watch a lot of TV. I just do all my news and reading and 'Meet the Press,' all that fun, exciting stuff.
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I played the guitar and thought that was what I was going to do as a career. I still record music that is played in my restaurants.
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Chicago's always been known as this meat and potatoes place, and a lot of restaurants play that up. They try to outdo each other by adding another 10 ounces, so their 80 ounce steak becomes a 90 ounce steak with 10 pounds of mashed potatoes on the side.
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Even though I live in and love Chicago, I can't stand deep-dish pizza. I'm a New York-style pizza person.
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Weight is something I've battled all my life.
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I think the big things for me are trying to keep running and staying active, but not forcing to do one hour or five miles but really going out and doing it until you feel good.
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I tried to start my own religion in high school. I was very eccentric. I've always loved attention.
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I think that expression is so great. So I'll look at someone like Prince, and one reason to lose weight is so I can rock that purple velvet outfit with the white frilly shirt.
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