“My work at monk is a direct reflection of how I live everyday life,” he writes in his book. “How I work; what I experience when I visit the farms in the sun, wind, and rain; how I spend my time with my family and friends; the kind of music I listen to or books I read; how I care for my body and soul. I believe all these things have an effect on the service each night, and can be felt by the guests. How I spend each day is a part of my artistic practice, and will continue to have an influence on my plates far into the future.”
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