I had great schooling, and my parents were always in front of me, or next to me, or behind me, making sure… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The journey into adoption started for my parents, as it does with so many families: my mother and father desperately wanted to… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
When I ride the subway back and forth, sometimes I look at the other passengers and wonder if any of them are… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
One of the first things my father taught me was that the library was made for and available to me. It's a… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
My father was a big influence - it was very important to him that we traveled, and he gave me my strong… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
My father loved to take us on historical vacations, and you should have seen the stares we received in East Berlin. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“Just us two men," my father said, my father who had so longed for a son that he had flown paper planes--adoption… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“A guy like Franz could talk smack all day about my Afro, my lack of brains, my mother, her alleged lack of… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I came into this environment where there was so much love, so much positive energy. I never heard my parents say, 'We… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I have never seen a picture of my mother. My mother's family never owned a photograph of her, which tells you everything… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
We can all agree that government cant solve the obesity crisis alone. Its an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
While most individuals use the flesh of the coconut in their cooking, coconut water and oil are also known to have numerous health benefits. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
For many sports fans, the onset of fall only means one thing: It's football season! — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
There are so many times there could have been a left turn instead of a right turn in all people's lives. I think mine… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I'm lucky to live in New York, a city that offers so many options for lunch. I can pick up dumplings from a Midtown… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Although I believe affection and romance should be shown all year around, it's always smart to have a good plan up your sleeve for… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I would love to take a cooking class from Gandhi. Maybe I could teach him how to cook, and he could teach me his… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I get so tickled when that pilot happens to be an African American because I rarely see that. The same is true when I… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
