From ‘good for nothing’ to celebrity chef: Wolfgang Puck’s recipe for success

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From humble beginnings in Austria where he was slammed as “good for nothing” by one of his first mentors, Wolfgang Puck has risen to become one of the world’s most famous celebrity chefs.During his career, he has served the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna and Sean Penn.He sat down with the South China Morning Post to discuss his rags-to-riches story, as well as his love of the Hong Kong food scene that helped convince him to open a new signature restaurant at the city’s international airport.

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[Screwsandrods]

What an amazing man who is talented, humble and intelligent. He overcame so many obstacles to become something he believed in and along the way he worked hard to become the chef and man he is today.

[curryman]

its crazy how happy he seems even retelling his hard times

[serhiikozak]

Probably two best Austrians in US Wolfgang and Arnold. Hats off

[syukronghufrani]

I really love this story and his resillience to thrive

[jonahfaulkner]

Casually dropping that Sidney Poitier is the godfather to your kids has go to be the biggest humble brag ever.

Love it.

Well deserved.

[spinachhouse]

Beautiful.
Thank you for this in-depth video!

[lironhanoka]

A unique way of Dealing life and making the best of it.
A wise and fascinating Individual.
who dares, wins!

[CZKYZ]

From the first time I saw him, I fell in love with him. I love this man. Much respect.

[mq]

He sure loves to talk about how he's friendly with the celebrities. In almost every interview or video he somehow slips it into the conversation.

[janetsworld]

So inspiring! I also grew up in Austria and moved away to pursue my dreams and also grew up rough, it's beautiful to see someone like him having done so great after a hard life!

[GlennYarwood]

Just be called Wolfgang and everyone will want to hire you 😅

[nataliaprokop]

All the best and a lot of health Mr Wolfgang you are amazing man 👏👏👏👏

[lesliemschultz]

I could listen to him talk ALL DAY 💜💜💜🤩

[jersonoliveros]

Chef wolgng Puck is very emotional of the past uncertainties of his life, and now he is one of the most famous chef in the world.

[GREATNESS]

Amazing interview with a very amazing man who I admire a lot! 😉

[deborahcox]

I love your story. I was always the houseperson of the family and I love to take care of all of the fineries.

[zennoix]

Looking at the situation in HK, it's best that you move your business out of that airport until everything is stabilized, Mr. Puck.

[blues]

Idk why be he reminds me of Jack Nicholson

[mathewjamatia]

The Steven Spielberg, the hayao miyazaki, the da Vinci of the culinary world. Gordon Ramsay, marco Pierre White, Jamie Oliver, David rocco all look up to him.

[zhexu]

Funny when he says he can't find better duck in Beijing than Hongkong. Typical western taste buds :)