Cooking is not a craft to get into for money. The money may come, or it may not. But you must get into it for the craft and the culture.
Interpretation
Cooking should be pursued for passion and culture rather than for financial gain.
In this quote, Roy Choi emphasizes that the essence of cooking lies in the appreciation of the art and culture surrounding it, rather than the potential for monetary reward. It suggests that true fulfillment in cooking comes from the creativity and traditions involved, which enrich the experience far beyond any financial incentives.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a cooking class to inspire students about the importance of passion in culinary arts.
I realized why I can cook for different environments. Because of everything I've gone through growing up. Why can I cook for a Hollywood event without blinking an eye? Because I cooked at the Beverly Hilton and because I moved to Villa Park. Why can I cook for kids on Hollywood Boulevard at night? Because I went through it.
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Making a film that's supposed to be fun to watch is really hard - that's the weird irony of it.
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