Quote of the Day: Alain Ducasse on Why He Doesn't Cook in His Kitchens

Alain Ducasse on the cover of Bloomberg Pursuits Fall 2012; Photo by Francois Dischinger

"I’m there only to taste and guide now, to give direction. My chefs don’t need me to cook. They are better than I am now. They train every day. A football coach wouldn’t be good playing in the field. It’s the same for chefs."

-Legendary chef Alain Ducasse on why he doesn't cook in his kitchens anymore in a recent magazine interview. [Bloomberg BP]