53 Quotes by Martin Yan

Why is America such a great country. It is because we stand united.

I can represent my culture while helping not only the Chinese-American community, but also the community at large.

Well, you know, if you get into the profession because you think you can make a lot of money, you can never become successful.

The only thing that counts is if you know how to prepare your ingredients. Even if with the best and freshest ingredients in the world, if your dish is tasteless or burnt, it's ruined.

The problem with a lot of Chinese is that they put up divisions between Taiwanese, Hong Kong natives, mainlanders. We are never united. I really hope that the Chinese can be more united.

Just like if you were brought up on a farm, you would most likely carry on your father's business as a farmer; I was brought up in the kitchen and ended up becoming a chef.

Soy sauce is really a multi-purpose seasoning.

I live a very low-key life.

I enjoy the quiet life.