Marcus Samuelsson : (7) " I get so tickled when that pilot happens to be an African American because I rarely see that. The same is true when I go to find restaurants. I mean, most places I go, I kind of have some idea who the chef is, which is why I want to go. " - Marcus Samuelsson " There has long been a debate in the aid community and in Africa about how to most effectively help situations of poverty in developing nations and underprivileged communities. " - Marcus Samuelsson " There shouldn’t be an announcement that divides our food between what tastes good and what is good for us. " - Marcus Samuelsson " We can all agree that government can’t solve the obesity crisis alone. It’s an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private and public sectors if we want to see some long-term success. " - Marcus Samuelsson " I’m an American chef. I’m American. I live here. I love being here. But, of course, it is different. A black man’s journey is different. " - Marcus Samuelsson " I learned at a young age what chasing flavors meant, and I’ve been doing that my whole life. " - Marcus Samuelsson " Getting to a place of comfort can be uncomfortable. " - Marcus Samuelsson