“What I always do in times of trouble or stress is to try and do someth...” — Ruth Reichl Quote

“What I always do in times of trouble or stress is to try and do something I don't know how to do.”

“It takes a great deal of strength to be an optimist.”

“One of the things I really love about restaurants is that in many ways, they are the ultimate democratic institutions, where you get to walk in the door, plunk down your money, and for however long that you're there, you can be anyone you want to be.”

“For me, working out is nothing to do with looks. It's to let it all out - the stress, the self-consciousness - you think less; it makes you more centred.”

“I like being natural. I can't stress myself out trying to look too perfect.”

“I literally should go to a Twitter therapist, just the 10 years of stress and trauma with this company.”