The Panda mission really speaks to our philosophy. It is, 'Deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.' I'm talking about everyone who works at Panda. They're inspired to better their own lives.

Having spent many years working in New York's Chinatown restaurants early in my career, I have the utmost respect for the history and connection New Yorkers have with Chinese cuisine.

I became very attentive to customers because I was desperate not to have people leave and never come back.

I wanted to be successful. I definitely didn't want to be poor.

I enjoy the challenge of being a father... I try to do my best to be there for my children.

How I started my musical career, officially, was really, like, my family and I deciding to put out, you know, the 'Closer' album that started really small, you know, with a vision that we'd make it pass there.

Some of the things I have done... of course I'm ashamed of in the past... was just to put food on the table and just take care of my family.

A director's job is like parenting. You have to look after your actors like children, pay attention to each of their different abilities.