Growing up, we always had a big garden, and it just gave me the passion and appreciation for really good food.

After two undefeated seasons of 'Worst Cooks in America,' I'm ready for a third. Going against Bobby Flay takes the challenge to another level, but I'm ready to whip these contestants into shape and the winner is sure to be from Team Burrell.

You don't go into being a chef for the money.

Part of being successful is about asking questions and listening to the answers.

I feel sorry sometimes for these sportsmen and women who put in just as much effort as the footballers. For example, athletes train at least as hard as footballers but have to be happy if they can earn enough to finance a decent education.

My mum and dad pushed me to work hard in my earlier years in education.

The armoury of having any academic education does not necessarily set you up for being a good or better actor.

I came to the U.S. in 1994 to learn English and go to business school, but I took only a few business courses at the State University of New York at Albany and didn't finish.