Buddy Valastro

Cakes are special. Every birthday, every celebration ends with something sweet, a cake, and people remember. It's all about the memories. ”

No matter what the recipe, any baker can do wonders in the kitchen with some good ingredients and an upbeat attitude! ”

I tell my kids no television and no cellphones at the table. ”

I promised my daughter I'd name my first restaurant after her, but now the other kids are like, 'Dad, what about us?' I'm gonna have to open four restaurants! ”

My kids are always in the kitchen with me - I bring them to the bakery and let them decorate cakes, and they also try to help me and my wife, Lisa, cook dinner at night. ”

I would love to sit at home all day and play with my kids. It's my favorite thing to do in my time off. ”

The worst part about ALS is that one day, you're able to brush your teeth; then you'll never be able to brush your teeth again. One day, you're able to walk - you're never going to walk again. ”

I looked her in the eye, and I told her, 'Ma, I owe everything to you, and I couldn't be who I am without you. You're my No. 1 girl, and I'll always love you.' And I got to say my piece, I got to say goodbye to her - which was tough. ”

It's so important to find what you love. If you love it, you'll excel at it. ”

I love making cakes, and I'm good at it. ”