1. On vegetarians:
"Oh, I'll accommodate them, I'll rummage around for something to feed them, for a 'vegetarian plate', if called on to do so. Fourteen dollars for a few slices of grilled eggplant and zucchini suits my food cost fine."
Answer: Anthony Bourdain
2. On meat:
"I would not want to live in a world without fried pork chops."
Answer: Paula Deen
3. On being at the stove:
"Cooking has always brought me a happiness that I didn't think was available. I just fire up the stove, and things start to fade away."
Answer: Anthony Bourdain
4. On eating with family:
"We know, for instance, that there is a direct, inverse relationship between frequency of family meals and social problems."
Answer: Anthony Bourdain
5. On food pairing:
"Now, you know a man can't resist oysters or beer. And you put the two together, and you know you've got a winner."
Answer: Paula Deen
6. On eating in Las Vegas:
"I lurched away from the table after a few hours feeling like Elvis in Vegas -- fat, drugged and completely out of it."
Answer: Anthony Bourdain
7. On eggs:
"The way you make an omelet reveals your character."
Answer: Anthony Bourdain
8. On hunting:
"I am in no way supportive of hunting for trophies or sport -- would never do it and don't like it that others do. But if you kill it, then eat it, it's fine."
Answer: Paula Deen
9. On humility:
"You know, there's nothing worse than busted balls."
Answer: Paula Deen
10. On character:
"Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don't have."
Answer: Anthony Bourdain
11. On life:
"Every day you wake up on the right side of the dirt is a good one."
Answer: Paula Deen
12. On elitism:
"I have always said that I don't care for uppity food and I can't cook it."
Answer: Paula Deen
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