“Pretty much every time I try something different or do something in fr...” — Giada De Laurentiis Quote

“Pretty much every time I try something different or do something in front of a live audience, I truly think they might throw peanuts at me.”

“I had a very tough childhood. I came here from Italy in the '70s and didn't speak a word of English, so the kids at school tormented me. Truly, it was horrifying the names they called me, and the teachers never really did a thing to stop it.”

“Lidia Bastianich, sorry, but kind of boring. I mean, I love Lidia, but you can fall asleep watching her. And Mario Batali? I love Mario to death... but he's not romantic or sensual. Those are the things I bring to the table.”

“It is important for an actor to learn how to face a live audience.”

“I am an artist. An actor performs, whether it's in front of the camera or a live audience.”

“You have to be on your game with a live audience because anything can change.”