I had these recipes that say do this, do that. Who MAKES these rules?
Emeril Lagasse

In the restaurant it's much more serious.
Emeril Lagasse

I don't limit myself.
Emeril Lagasse

If you don't follow your dream, who will?
Emeril Lagasse

I'm working harder than ever now, and I'm putting on my pants the same as I always have. I just get up every day and try to do a little better than the day before, and that is to run a great restaurant with great food, great wine, and great service. That's my philosophy.
Emeril Lagasse

I guess I feel that I was following my instincts, and at the same time being guided by the best. I became totally intrigued with Louisiana - the people, the food. It is a part of my life. Everything that has happened for me since moving here has just been icing on the cake.
Emeril Lagasse

I respected it. I submerged myself into it. So on a lot of days off I would go and fish with the fishermen and the families that ran the boats. I would go work the fields with farmers. I would go and talk with farmers about growing particular products for me.
Emeril Lagasse