Gordon Ramsay may have built his reputation on Michelin stars and TV fireworks, but when it comes to raising his six children, the lesson he has above all others is somewhat simpler.
speaks to Fox News Digital in an interview published on Sunday, May 24, the 59-year-old chef revealed what he considers to be the most important thing he has instilled in his children.
“The one thing I’ve taught them all, brilliantly, is manners,” he said, adding with characteristic directness: “The most important thing in life, but they cost nothing.”
Ramsay shares his six children, Megan, 28, Holly, 26, Jack, 26, Matilda, 24, Oscar, 7 and Jesse, 2, with his wife Tana.
On the professional front, one of his children seems to be following closely in his footsteps.
Ramsay spoke along PEOPLE in February about his daughter Matilda, known as Tilly, who has chosen to pursue a career in food, a decision that clearly pleases him.
Ramsay spoke to PEOPLE again at the Fox Upfront event on May 11, where he celebrated the renewal of several of his shows, including Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen nightmare, Next level chef, Next level baker, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Gordon Ramsay’s Creature Gordon Ramsay.
When asked which of his six shows is currently his favorite, he reached for a familiar metaphor.
“I’ve got six shows on the air right now. It’s like saying, I also have six kids, what’s my favorite kid? It depends, it’s the one that pisses me off the least at the moment.”
Six children, six shows and a firm belief in the power of a thank you and a thank you. Not a bad philosophy, all things considered.
