The other night I caught this interesting Charlie Rose interview with Ferran Adria, who sometimes is misunderstood for his approach to cooking. In this interview, he makes quite clear his passion for food and interest in asking the quintessential question, why! Note: This video captures the entire Charlie Rose episode, which includes several other interviews. Ferran comes at the end, although the discussion about Picasso is interesting, as well.
I like what he says about satisfying hunger, senses, emotions, and intellect. So true. “Failure for Ferran is success” — like that too.