I learned how to handle myself in the kitchen – where to stand and how to be out of people’s way and how to function like a machine. Manish Dayal Read Quote
Steven Spielberg was my idol growing up. I knew that all of his movies have a very specific message and point of view, and the always are really epic. Manish Dayal Read Quote
I didn’t act in school. I didn’t study acting, either. I learned everything when I got to New York. Manish Dayal Read Quote
I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn’t pursue a career in the business because of the color of my skin. The fact that I remember it today means it stuck with me. I thought that was really stupid advice and advice nobody should ever give someone. Manish Dayal Read Quote
In an Indian kitchen, the focus is on getting the job or dish done right in whatever way possible; however, in a French kitchen there’s a clear hierarchy, and a chef has to know where their skills are and not go beyond them. Manish Dayal Read Quote
One really interesting thing for me was learning about kitchen etiquette, and the differences between an Indian kitchen and a French one. They’re different in atmosphere, and also in how chefs maneuver within them. Manish Dayal Read Quote
When I was in college, I studied business because I thought I wanted to be a director and producer. Manish Dayal Read Quote
I studied business and also studied film, then I graduated, and I worked at a network. I was able to use my business skills there – I was an associate producer for a little bit. Manish Dayal Read Quote
