"I published a cookbook where I collected recipes from my friends, both talented amateur chefs and outstanding professionals. The drawings for this book were created by a woman who was distinguished by a great mind, a subtle sense of beauty and an excellent knowledge of French cuisine - her name was Marie-Alix."" In my opinion, the artist only needs to eat a tasty, bad dinner should cause him the same disgust as an unaesthetic sight. I'd rather go without dinner than eat unhealthy or ineptly cooked food. It always seemed to me that putting together a menu and making a delicious dinner was an activity worthy of an aristocrat."