Marco Pierre White | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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Marco Pierre White is a British chef, celebrity, restaurateur and television personality. He is noted for his contributions to contemporary British cuisine. White has been dubbed the first celebrity chef, and the enfant terrible of the UK restaurant scene. He was called the godfather of modern cooking by Australian MasterChef (Season 4, Episode 53). White was, at the time, the youngest chef ever to have been awarded three Michelin stars. He has trained chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Curtis Stone and Shannon Bennett.
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[@lecojay3346]

Interviewer: Tell us about your early life. Marco: It all started with a splash of olive oil.

[@AJhealing]

And of course, a knorr stock pot.

[@MetalliCxZero]

and be generous

[@vantaknight2163]

This comment deserves a Grammy

[@jesseweneedtocook]

olivol

[@-zSoloSz-]

*sighs* olive oil Proceeds to use half a bottle

[@Htheorphanarian]

"I came from a working class world, and my father told me at 13 to get a job", and in that moment he lost the entire Oxford University audience...

[@boltonjack]

hahaha

[@georgezuniga6298]

Ain't that the truth.

[@gvs6462]

Lol. You’d be surprised though. Sometimes, Ivy league Universities give full scholarships to prodigies from foreign countries who come from poor families. I’ve met many, and their stories and mindsets stand out from the rest of the usual ivy leaguers from upper-middle class or upper-class families.

[@rishabhgulati9804]

@@gvs6462 can you elaborate pls? what traits stand out usually?

[@Hullj]

Not the ones who got there on talent alone. They know something about work.

[@GR8APE69]

"I hope I'm not boring you." Is he kidding?! I'm at the edge of my seat. His story telling is incredible.

[@cdub4693]

He’s a legend storyteller

[@markmcdowell2733]

What worries me is that some of the audience do seem uninterested. There is a moment, as he's talking, when two girls are talking which just seemed rude to me. Oh well. He is fantastic.

[@justonce967]

This is a masterclass for everyone.

[@cdub4693]

@@justonce967 Pure brilliance. The room was so quiet you could of heard a mouse lick an ice cube.

[@CinnamonFudge2229]

I was silent the entire time and I wasn't even in the audience, I didn't have to be silent. I just wanted to listen to him. Incredible story, incredibly storyteller, and he's got a voice that has been honed to tell stories. Easily one of the most incredible hour I've spent.

[@sayantanmazumdar3]

He did poorly in school, is dyslexic, and still has better storytelling skills and wider vocabulary than most people.

[@miguellucero]

I think that’s a big part of todays issues in the West. We have “educated” people telling young people they have all these problems and unfortunately for most, they believe it. You have boys with a tonne of energy drugged because they have “ADHD” when in reality that’s the natural state of kids and sitting in a classroom is unnatural. Yet they’ll hormonally change you to fit you roughly into their puzzle piece. Quite fascinating.

[@froghopkins]

ADHD is more complex than what your idea of it is

[@sir2657]

​@@froghopkins people really don't understand...it has grew so bad with me that It has impacted every sense of my life....just an example I haven't had sex in 2 and half years in 22 attractive male btw 😅 it's not normal and ik and I know the reasons...adhd if it's all I have Is like being in an invisible prison feels like you are getting beat up by demons every day..

[@froghopkins]

@@sir2657I know exactly what you mean just hang in there brother I made it to 29 it can be a gift and a curse

[@SOSchangedme]

Well said

[@notmyrealname2.0]

Interviewer: "Marco, tell us about your early life." Marco: (tells the full story in real time)

[@benthompson8126]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-sr3oq2jn3c]

I was your 1000th like

[@carljones7992]

@@user-sr3oq2jn3c I was your first

[@revol148]

@Mesophyl agreed - but he tells a good story.I was myself in the catering trade for a few years and trust me it was nothing but dealing with thick people, terrible wages and absolutely no job satisfaction whatsoever.He on the other hand makes it sound amazing.

[@aristide4505]

But he's such a good story teller, I don't mind listening to his stories for hours

[@bluewing26]

Forget his cooking, this man is a fantastic storyteller.

[@ingazhvania5557]

yes indeed

[@steppbrooEFT]

Amongst many other things

[@spellbinder7036]

Absolutely

[@tommyboy7598]

That’s most aged and experienced men.

[@john_mckinney]

Why cant we enjoy his stories AND his cooking?

[@dbabini1]

The audience went there expecting career advice... Marco gave them life advice. Legend.

[@chriswebb9518]

Absolutely fascinating

[@user-oe1mb9hu9i]

Anybody following Mr White's advice will fail. It's all about EGO and bullying. Nothing else.

[@danw331]

'Tell us about your early life' *DROPS ABSOLUTE BOMB OF A STORY THAT INSPIRES EVERYONE WHO HEARS IT*

[@MrSatan-xy9es]

I still love how he always says "we" won our 3 stars never "I" won my 3 stars. He shows all due respect to the people around him.

[@0wls2k]

Warrior!

[@prshr6145]

Yes my lord

[@kkrypt0nite]

OUR stars.

[@angelgutierrez5950]

Marco's mind relives every moment. He can't just think "I" because when he visions .. he sees everyone who's been there along the way.

[@JapaneseJim]

In different videos he has referred to it as “I” before. Change of view I suppose.

[@michaellaidler7143]

The man remembers everyone's names, and the colour of the door of his first job. This is a man who never forgot where he came from. Absolute legend.

[@cod4Rlp]

almost like its rehearsed

[@michaellaidler7143]

@@cod4Rlp It probably is rehearsed, but he still has to remember all of that.

[@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164]

Mashallah tbark allah alhamudillah inshallah better AStgfrallah

[@johanndaart7326]

We tend to be very attentive in situations outside our comfort zone, so we remember those moments years later.

[@michaellaidler7143]

@@johanndaart7326 Great point! I hadn't really thought of that.

[@Sikdomeshot]

This is a man whose entire life revolved around hard work.

[@rabbitzuu5246]

Listening to this and hearing Marco say how he was ruled by fear of failure made me rethink my own life. Marco used his fear of failure in order to better himself and push past his mental and physical limits, whereas I let my fear of failure stop me from even trying to do anything. Definitely made me feel silly about getting nervous over starting a new job when back in Marco's day, he had less resources to work with than I do today, yet he kept going and found his way. 100% making a change in my life, what a legend. Thank you Marco Pierre White.

[@viola308]

same here actually! good luck! we got this.

[@beetlejews]

@@viola308 yes, brilliant way of thinking. Bless you both!

[@justin9360]

I agree! Marco is giving me the courage I needed to start getting out my comfort zone! Start fighting for what I wanted and my dreams.

[@TheGodYouWishYouKnew]

I’m the same way. How are you doing a year later?

[@usaneebeilles9510]

Wish you guys the best of luck on career/life. Such a well deserved. Stay healthy. Have a lovely day🙂everyone.

[@paulsletten8985]

"You're being judged by people who know less than you." That one sentence hits so hard.

[@acsiata]

True but in order to be able to say that, you have to be at the very top. "Achieve your goal and only then you will be able to say if you want it or not" If you say it while being at the bottom, it's likely a case of "sour grapes".

[@yackfou2412]

It's like this comment section here... It's terrifying how stupid humans are 🤷🏼‍♂️ It makes me sad...

[@TheEnergizer94]

@@yackfou2412 both of the comments above yours are very insightful. You might be the famed sour grape

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah but they will claim you the ignorant one to feed their own ego.

[@swansonz3534]

@@acsiata I don't believe you do have to be at the very top to make that statement. Your statement assumes that those being criticized are at such a level that only those at the very pinnacle would be capable of such observations and I am here to tell you that is a faulty assumption. Another observation I would like to make to you is that most everything you see in culinary knowledge and skills, IS without question, the distilled knowledge of everyday people gained through thousands of years of experience. Not the elites.

[@Ericbryanmr]

Only marco can talk for 24 minutes without the interviewer speaking a word.

[@Ericbryanmr]

Oddo M I am sure that he has a few personality issues, Albert Roux said so. I dont disagree that there are reasons to dislike him. But i find him quite charismatic, a lot of people do, and its the first interview ive seen where the interviewer has had such an easy job.

[@Ericbryanmr]

+Oddo M Without a doubt.

[@raunakagarwal8038]

I have the attention span of a sparrow but every MPW interview is just worth listening.

[@Ericbryanmr]

brianplummy who never asked a question before his story.

[@Ericbryanmr]

brianplummy Wow, your powers of reason and thought are too strong to be wasted in the simple comment section when there are great legal issues that must be solved in our justice systems. GO GO for the good of the city!

[@matyasborecky5835]

It's insane how consistent he is at telling his experiences. I watched 6 different interviews with him about his first time working and where he came from and he says it ALWAYS the same, not one detail different. He is the pinnacle of memory.

[@edmoore]

It’s more that this is a well rehearsed and well worn performance by him, and he can railroad some poor student interviewer with it. Other journalists have expressed frustration with how tiresome he is to interview because he just wants to stick to this well-worn working class bootstrap stuff. I’m surprised the adulation in the comment section here, but it shows the value of media-savviness i suppose.

[@obi-wankenobi8446]

I love Marco, but if someone retells the same story, exactly the same down to the very last details multiple times consistently, it means it is a well rehearsed story. If someone is speaking a true story from the heart there will be small details that are different every time, because that's simply how the human mind works. Unless of course you have written the story out and very well rehearsed and memorised it.

[@bored.in.california2111]

​@@obi-wankenobi8446 It might feel like you're missing out but a spontaneous story might also leave out important bits which will leave you truly missing out. This is more like a sermon. Its meant to teach not entertain. You choose your words carefully and your rhythm is set to keep the listeners attention. I appreciate this style more.

[@mihir66]

​@@edmooreCan you give some examples of the said journalists? Genuinely asking.

[@edmoore]

@@mihir66 oh, absolutely loads. one quick example from googling just now might be Rachel Cooke’s 2015 guardian interview with him, in which she even says how little the interviews with him have moved on. An excerpt: “Two decades on, has anything changed? No. He’s less inclined to hammy tantrums than of old, and he sounds posher, too. But in other ways, he has calcified. The cadences of his speech are more biblical-sounding than ever, his logic more elusive. He remains obsessed with his Italian-born mother, who died of a brain haemorrhage when he was six, and he is still prone to talking about his working-class roots, for all that it’s almost 40 years since he left his father’s house in Leeds”

[@FutureAbe]

He’s remembering, without notes, the exact dates when those crucial moments, meetings and interviews took place. Some 30+ years after. Just proving how meaningful they are to him.

[@elevenocean4471]

When a man takes off his glasses and folds his arms like that, prepare for a story

[@yesterdaysover247]

Laughing so hard

[@abirahmed356]

@Green Mills bj Ho h iPhone hii ju hi hi hiiiii u

[@MrPresidentDogue]

Unbuttons coat, takes glasses off, and crosses arm. Oh yeh this man has got something to say

[@giovannifranzetti6214]

A good one!

[@martin9652]

Yeah, pure Bullshit crap story usually & weren't it just so..

[@Jonathan-pg2hd]

I love how he remembers everybody’s full name - very respectful.

[@Yokai_Yuri]

And here I am forgetting the names of even beautiful ladies. I suck at remembering names and it is so embarrasing that people call you by your name and you respond back with "hey"

[@Jonathan-pg2hd]

Omega Storm or you call them the wrong name by mistake 😩

[@Anudorini-Talah]

wrong

[@TSURUGl]

And here I am not even knowing the first names of most of the people I work with

[@kevinlevi3945]

He also remembers the the dates, down to the day of the week. Some people have that ability.

[@mmsizzlak3726]

"he taught me, never throw in the towel... And if I did, he taught me to pick it up." That resonates with me. Even when defeated and finally put down, you still get back up and keep fighting. My Dad was the definition of integrity and honor. He talked the talk but backed it up. Lots of nice people would give you the shirt off their backs.... He LITERALLY and figuratively did so numerous times with me witnessing it happen. And we did not have money growing up. My Dad gave me tools. Tools for life and tools for living. He was very very old school, too, like Marco's dad, but towards the latter 20 years of his life he became warm and no longer rough, extremely easy going and never yelled, NEVER. I have no idea how he learned to never raise his voice or fight with my Mom in his last 20 years of life, it was crazy to watch... But it showed me that two people could totally get along without constant headbutting until their demises lol

[@Ryattt81]

Its like youre talking about my father. A man of principle (literally wouldnt tell me his opinion on certain issues because he wanted me to be my own man with my own mind) and softened quite a bit the last 15 years or so, but he was a hard fella when I was growing up, and family has always been hus guiding value aboove all else besides maybe his faith. Im not a faithful man myself, but he respects that Im my own man with my own mind. Its a bit cliche, but they dont seem to make em' like that anymore.

[@hardy3089]

Him: I hope I’m not boring you Me: completely irritated that he stopped telling his story to make that statement lol What an amazing story he is a true legend

[@MMKLYH]

This man told his life story without even thinking about it, that is absolutely mental

[@thomashunter460]

He has thought about it for a long time he has done this speech a few times which is why his stories are so well articulated and put together.

[@Slashco]

Yeah, he sounds like he's reading a book.

[@treysawyer]

@@thomashunter460 indeed. a man with his drive and awareness, no doubt he's already planned his talk, irregardless of the questions. love every minute of it.

[@davidknell8831]

Madness and genius ! It's all true

[@davidwynne2539]

why is it mental, ? that is how others learn it takes good caricture to share stories of ones life,

[@lydiamalone1859]

I accidentally hit on this and couldn't stop listening.

[@SkengStiegenhaus]

Same tbh

[@tonyromano6220]

Ditto

[@bingowings65]

This came up as a random hit on youtube and couldn't stop watching. Mr White is a far more complex character than the first impression of an arrogant, bad tempered blowhard. After watching this it's apparent he is a man more driven by passion for his work than anything else. I must say, he kinda grows on you and his passion for his job lifts the heart. Good on you Mr White.

[@stefanlempen4346]

He exudes a rare intensity. I had never heard his name, but I knew all the names of the chefs he mentioned. The pressure in the kitchen of a top tier restaurant is akin to the pressure in an ICU right now.

[@ladymuck2]

I love his voice and his attitude. I watched him on master chef Australia and he is a very kind man.

[@XNAforyou]

The interviewer was amazing here! She just let him talk without interruption!

[@sageisrage]

she seems distracted tbh

[@benwhite8075]

I had the privilege of meeting Marco in 2017. I have always thought he has had intense and piercing eyes but meeting him face to face... my God.. his eyes hit you like a sledgehammer, looking deep into your soul. He was such a down to earth, gracious and humble man to speak with and I was lucky enough to be able to thank him for what he did for the world of gastronomy and the inspiration he provided me, along with countless others I'm sure. An absolute legend and a wonderful human being.

[@blackthundermartinez9504]

Truly remarkable he is

[@perceptoshmegington3371]

I had the pleasure of meeting Marco Pierre-White at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth and VERY funny.

[@bakulkhan7335]

I worked for him and it was a pleasure will never forget the experience

[@deeez00]

He could read audio books if he wanted. He has a way of telling a story.

[@ajkohkoh3921]

I might actually buy audio books if he read them

[@abp8042]

This guy is a not telling a story,his story is telling her self !!

[@isaacarmstrong5899]

deeez00 3:00

[@mikea6710]

Too bad he didn't read his autobio, would've added that charm.. at least the version I've got

[@pch8236]

My exact same thoughts too. Do audio books have stars? 😄 But really he truly is a fantastic storyteller

[@damschu23]

He drops an absolutely amazing 50 minute speech from only two questions...that is a skill not many people have.

[@AlexZander688]

The memory is what I find so fascinating. Remembering such detail from decades ago. I have to sit and meditate into almost a trance to remember that kind of detail from decades ago.

[@TheYBCnetwork]

You can see why people would follow to him and listen to him.

[@blurryface3619]

Could you kiss ass any better?

[@Jack-kk9sj]

50 year speech, it seemed that long.

[@TomorrowWeLive]

And somehow I felt like I watched the whole thing in 50 seconds

[@Crowbars2]

I *love* how Marco constantly says how lucky he was. I hate it when celebrities claim they only got where they were due to "hard work". Like, no. Almost all big celebrities got where they were due to their family having connections/money. It's almost impossible for someone working class to become wealthy later on in life, no matter how hard they work.

[@MrInsaneCranium]

he speaks the truth. everything succesful in life is due to luck.

[@attollo10]

51:22 is a perfect demonstration of how down-to-earth this man is. He acknowledges the value in something like sustainable resourcing, but still emphasizes the importance of modern farming, something which is bashed by many others in positions similar to him. I really appreciate that take.

[@gbw4908]

Incredible answer

[@houseflyer4014]

if his chef career ever goes belly up, he could have a career in audiobooks

[@chill579]

Just make sure he keeps water by his side. I hate mouth sounds.

[@chill579]

@growlingbehemoth Hehe what? I'm talking about the sound his dry mouth makes occasionally.

[@chill579]

@growlingbehemoth Nah brah its not annoying sounds. It's cerebral sounds and its called ASMR. I don't think anyone gets off to mouth noises, and if they do, more power to them.

[@chill579]

@growlingbehemoth Hmm, I used to get it more when I was younger, listening to some music. But now im pretty much numb.

[@PingPong-bv8ye]

If it wasn't for him Gordon Ramsay wouldn't exist !!! Everybody loves the tree but they never think of the roots that keep it alive ! Everybody loves a 8 bedroom 8 bathroom mansion. But they don't think the dirty hole in basement that keeps it up !

[@Shr00b]

This man is the reason I'm a cook aspiring to be a chef. I love Gordon Ramsay, he's one of my idols, but this man is the *reason* I cook for a living. His understanding of food is unlike any chef in the world, and his work ethic is unmatched. He is truly a god among men in gastronomy.

[@norwegiangangsta]

I mean he helped Gordon to became the man he is today.

[@Villa-ry1um]

Good luck to you can't go wrong if you heed his advice 👍🏻

[@59spadesofalife52]

Dude dropped the most inspiring story and thought we wouldn’t notice

[@Nero-ox5tw]

This man's success rate with job applications is unrivaled

[@TheXpender]

It's understandable when you listen to him. Never speaks with doubt and is always precise in his words. You'll never turn down a man like that.

[@salottin]

@@TheXpender also is ALWAYS looking people in the eye

[@dw4525]

Don’t forget that firm handshake.

[@MB-vw3jc]

I'm a hard worker and a fast learner. That quote got me many jobs.

[@tylerj3855]

Persistent. Told “no vacancies” and offered to work with no pay. He wanted it bad enough. Not a lot of people have that kind of dedication.

[@ICEMAV114]

Interviewer: tell us about your early life Marco. Marco: have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise?

[@CordobaGeneral1234]

Its not a story Gordon would tell you

[@BoiledOctopus]

Brilliant!

[@lachlanscott7494]

The chefs followed the rule of two. One master, one apprentice; Always two.

[@revhill819]

that just makes too much sense

[@fatcoconut]

this is canon

[@aaronhenley8986]

His emotion for his mother is beautiful

[@atco97]

This guy has a proper aura about him. Genius

[@sigudakwesikwesi985]

Typical Italian story teller..

[@User00018e]

@@sigudakwesikwesi985 hes britisch you dumbass

[@chancellorpalpatine3248]

@@User00018e he is also half Italian so who's the dumbass? You're the dumbass!

[@JC-xp1kl]

@@User00018e calls someone a dumbass while spelling British wrong lmao

[@Savage-vq3lc]

@@User00018e we’re going to skip the fact that you can’t spell, what does that have to do with anything .? Even with a British accent doesn’t make you sound intelligent. Ignorant

[@KolorMeyellow]

I swear it sounds like he is reading a book.

[@Gaggingonacorpse]

He should narrate E-Books lol

[@sukumvit]

And yet, this is all from memory. He doesn't even seem to have a set of notes or points. It is all improvized on the spot from experience and memory!

[@jorrgfromage9929]

14:28, why they laughing at him ? WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING ?? 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28 14:28

[@andreasegde]

Try humour.

[@ChrizRockster]

+jorrgfromage - Not sure if you're being sarcastic, so i'm making the guess that you're not. The guy standing up said Marco was one of his biggest "fans". Obviously he meant that he was a big fan of Marco but got a bit tongue-tied under the pressure of the situation, public aloud, cameras etc.

[@ruchikyajnik5844]

This talk from Marco was my inspiration to apply for a cook's position at a fine dining restaurant while I was a student in Germany. Like Marco, I emailed restaurants instead of knocking on their doors :) I did a trial with an Irish chef named Shane McMahon. The restaurant adventure did not work out due to visa issues, but Marco's speech made a huge impression on me and continues to inspire me in the kitchen to this day. Thank you very much Marco!

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

"You're one of my biggest fans Marco" LMAO. The way he made sure to stand up for him despite what he said was pure class. Love this guy.

[@mdhaynie]

56:45

[@MrHeroicDemon]

"you're one of my biggest fans Marco" bless that kid, so nervous he didn't even know why everyone was laughing

[@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164]

Mashallah tbark allah alhamudillah inshallah better AStgfrallah

[@hantykje3005]

Marco is laughting with him though, not off him :) True class!

[@mousewheeltojump]

@@allahm-ast3mnlywlatstbdlny164 u ok dude

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Been there *shudder*

[@joldendoves2795]

I thought he was joking.

[@withoutmalicexo]

In the first 10 minutes of this talk I realized I was just a spoiled, whiney brat.

[@mikethatguy2103]

well said!

[@jimmyog]

I felt quite... disappointed in myself

[@Chef_JRod]

Im slowly starting to realize I was nothing more than a spoiled chef in the making. Ive always loved Marco even when I was more arrogant than anything. I cant wait to start my stages and begin the next stage of my journey.

[@GMEDTV]

life is live and learn people, learn from him

[@muchwow5782]

started working at 15, woke up at 5h30 everyday, did that for 2 years but it broke me, sometimes its not about how you're working, its more where and what you're doing, if you're not enjoying yourself a least a little bit, you might go crazy, my point is : don't be too severe with yourself

[@pruntyportraits]

Absolutely magnetic charisma. And as a storyteller, wow, impeccable timing and pace. A master

[@kristoffersevillena7657]

You can take this advice for ANYTHING, not just cooking. I can watch this over and over.

[@ivanr3107]

me: * literally glued to the screen listening to every word about his journey * Marco: I hOpE I'm nOt BoRing YOu

[@santiagomachado7378]

I legit thought the same. He had me enchanted with his story from beginning to end

[@CliffCarmichael]

Do you even know what the word "literally" means, uneducated pitiful joke commenting ass piece of dumb shit?

[@ivanr3107]

@@CliffCarmichael enlighten me

[@xcpsvn5a787]

Ivan R dude is having a bad day, don’t bother starting an argument with him

[@loganrao353]

@@CliffCarmichael"used for emphasis while not being literally true. "I was literally blown away by the response I got". I sure he had use it correctly. I am sorry for the bitterness you experienced as a child, please keep your pain to yourself. :)

[@michaelhope8899]

Every single sentence he uttered was so well crafted and thought out. Brilliant speaker

[@michaelhope8899]

+Alex Lotz eh? If he's so stupid, why would he have had 2 Michelin stars?

[@dorcasmalahlela2805]

+Alex Lotz I agree with him. It doesn't matter how delicious the food is, if the service and atmosphere is hell, you barely taste any greatness.

[@Tigerjuhhh]

+Michael Hope 3 actually he was the youngest chef to ever get 3 :D

[@KRBTech]

+Dorcas Malahlela absolutely agree

[@Tigerjuhhh]

***** ive been to places where the food was great but i hated being there. Ive been to other places where the food was also good and the ambience was great tbh he is right at least in my eyes when im out for a restaurant dinner i wanna eat but also enjoy myself while doing it. And yes ambience is indeed higher priority than food in my eyes but both need to have quality ^^.

[@dieseIboy]

this mans memory is unbelievable. every statement he made about locations and restaurants was spot on. I went back and followed along in google maps. and it's all there. what a genius of a man. every name he remembers, every book, every spot where an important event happened. he remembers. incredible!

[@iplayeddsharpminor]

This was art. He is simultaneously the most intimidating yet absorbing person I have ever had the joy of listening to. And if nothing else my knowledge of how to work eggs has been permanently altered.

[@prun8893]

He's doing this without a script. He speaks as though from a Hemingway novel.

[@EthanJahnz]

he has a cock and an asshole

[@bjerk1881]

@@EthanJahnz nice

[@69birdboy]

Not sure about the cock

[@EthanJahnz]

@@69birdboy he has 2 assholes and thats it

[@joingainjoingain5143]

He's doing this without a script. He speaks as though from a Hemingway novel.

[@pungency101]

This single interview inspired me to quit my degree in chemistry and begin working as a chef. 6 months later and 1000s spent on ingredients, hours upon hours slaving away in my kitchen burnt, cut and scalded to hell, tomorrow I start in my first fine dining chef job. Don't underestimate the power of words. This man is a true living genius. Eccentric as fuck but genius none the less.

[@luzvieestrada2451]

Congratulations!

[@creativemediaportfolio4502]

How is your new chef job are you enjoying it

[@connorcox4829]

hope its going well chef

[@dazzies3]

Congratulations. Hope it turns out well for you.

[@looksirdroids9134]

He's a true living Tory pigdog and you are a true living pussy for giving up chemistry.

[@dankim469]

I was honestly so immersed in the storytelling I totally forgot that this was almost an hour long video. It's really interesting to see his backstory and the experience he went through to become the chef that we all very much respect to this day

[@waimeagrl5142]

What an incredible storyteller and human being. Massive respect!

[@bongbong6218]

Damn this guy's brain is a computer. The date, time, names, streets and restaurants are freaking detailed.

[@collectorduck9061]

It's about his formative years talking about a time when he was, in his own words "ruled by fear". Times of great change and tumultuous events really stick with you. I myself can speak very very detailed about times I started life changing hobbies. And periods where I struggled at work or in a relationship. Almost down to the color of underwear and times I took a piss on the worst days. I can totally see where he's coming from with this. For me and most others these events are spread throughout our lives. From his story it sounds like this was his entire upbringing. I can totally see it making a massive mark on him.

[@dmazda83]

I am beyond amazed with his memory

[@kakarotlifted7302]

He's a bard. He makes up something reasonable if he forgets for the sake of the story.

[@richardumfreville6914]

I helped decorate his first restaurant in London . As is typical with these projects , everything was last-minute and we worked into the night . Marco was quite calm and respectful though , despite the fact that the place was opening the next day . When there were alternative ways something might be done , he would go around the room asking people's opinions instead of dictating and throwing tantrums like other successful people I worked for

[@spacemartian1944]

Richard Umfreville thank you for this.

[@pardeepparkash398]

he certainly comes across as very respectful in the interview. Never bad mouthed anyone.

[@missp5152]

Thanks for a kind + refreshing anecdote. Interesting to learn Marco values others ideas and worked as a team on the refurb.

[@walkerrwalker7294]

Who else successful did u work for?

[@kyandaniels9475]

That's an incredible memory!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@jonathanngai5956]

I can listen to Marco forever. What a legend

[@krushfield]

This is amazing. The interviewer asks 1 question, and he proceeds to give a 24 minute answer. What a legend.

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

Marco even drinks water like he’s tasting a signature dish, incredible

[@horowitz8680]

isn't that wine, though?

[@TAKTAK_Toys]

@@horowitz8680 wow he’s even a deity - he’s turned water into wine, or the other way round, very impressive 😉

[@GR8APE69]

@Horowitz Definitely not wine. That's water in glass bottles. Even screw cap (those bottles have screw caps on them) white wine would have a more yellow tint to it.

[@BossySwan]

Eau du Tap

[@bdpv025]

It became a habit of his I guess

[@miguelmaya2566]

I love that Mr.White never utters "uh, and um" when he pauses. Truly a talented speaker as well.

[@apoorvaguptay]

Rightly stated...Exactly what struck me in the first few minutes.

[@ThoseRegularGuys]

he says um right after the bit about small chairs

[@Alienman1212]

no@HerrNilssonTheMonkey

[@killingman22]

Not too hard. Im currently in a public speech course. You can eliminate 80 percent of your uhs if you just think about it before hand and make a conscious note not to. I f you just pause instead, your overall speech seems more dramatic, which is a good thing.

[@elijahevans3645]

Welp 10 seconds after he sits down alrighty then

[@rahulbhatt3431]

Mr. White is a legendary chef but also great storyteller. Love how he asks the name of everyone who asks him a question. A lot of class. Total respect for this man. An inspiration.

[@dawnsmith3357]

this man has more sincerity than the whole political establishment put together,may your god ,always be with you marco.john smith

[@matyasborecky5835]

This mf even left his signature at the end of his comment

[@bajingo4759]

On him giving back his michelin stars: "One day, a little thought just drifted into my mind. And that thought was; im being judge by people who have less knowledge than me. So what is it all worth? Very little." Absolutely brilliant!

[@dirtylife7318]

BIG BLERK thats not him cooking tho its a mpw restaurant doesn’t mean its the same level has the 3 michelin star one was which he was there cooking and not for too many people etc etc

[@GrayFoxGamingHD]

@BIG BLERK He escaped the Michelin Start game for a reason.... if you dont like the food , dont eat there again. Simple.

[@hugol4551]

@BIG BLERK lmaooo. Bro don't lie to us alright. We understand that you don't like the chef to lie about a refund. Who the fuck goes to court over a refund. Please don't sound ridiculous.

[@hugol4551]

@BIG BLERK sure sure. Make up whatever story you want, doesn't make it any more believable. Also no I'm not, just a regular guy with a nose for bullshit.

[@Tahiki6]

Hugo L at least read the reviews instead of going around claiming you know more about someone else’s experience than they do.

[@conorcody3485]

I wish the interviewer would let marco talk!

[@Frogbjb]

I know right! How inconsiderate!

[@jonathancunningham4214]

She's banging to be fair

[@ivancarlson953]

now that would be a talk show!

[@carljones7992]

😂😂

[@carljones7992]

@@jonathancunningham4214 yeah would bang shit out it till the neighbour's complained about the smell 😂

[@mostlytranslucent]

He is such a fascinatingly complex individual. Incredibly self-composed yet very vulnerable at the same time. Totally self-assured yet confortable showing two gratitude to others. You get the sense he admires his young self very much but was also terrified of what drove him to such heights.

[@kennylux]

This man literally remembers a day that happened 40 years ago better than I remember yesterday...

[@archie5501]

12 mins in and I just realized how foolishly I underestimate the resources I already have

[@davidvizcaino5777]

tunnel vision

[@australianpatriot]

what resources?

[@missp5152]

@@australianpatriotTay-K : Archie's natural abilities to begin with. Marco just made my natural resources come to the surface of my mind too and l instantly wrote a plan. 🏆

[@MonoKrohm_2020]

That’s one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made in life as well. During a very intense candy flip trip, I realized I have EVERYTHING I need to be successful.

[@verbaljohnwilkesboot]

Was a different time. Things are a lot more expensive now, and he got pretty lucky. Obviously working hard increases your odds of success, but it's definitely not a guarantee.

[@Aldario74]

As soon as he started speaking he caught the attention of the whole audience. That man has a sheer amount of charisma.

[@gmaureen]

Simple words. Complete (and short) sentences. This is how you convey instruction/information in a noisy kitchen.

[@kristoffersevillena7657]

It's cute that that the interviewer had a clipboard to remind her of the two questions she was going to ask him.

[@ekg5515]

He's just simply one of the greatest Chefs that has ever lived. The Knorr jokes are funny and all. I laugh at the good ones myself. But he's one of the people that changed everything in terms of culinary history. Period

[@Guitargate]

I do think he's the most intense personality on the internet. And a damn great storyteller.

[@adonaiyah2196]

He's the greatest alive

[@elijahhaswings1588]

@@adonaiyah2196 definitely a raconteur.

[@chunkychinn]

Not just stories, all true believe me

[@brotherwoodrow8355]

If by intense you mean narcissistic and full of himself, then you're right.

[@chunkychinn]

@@brotherwoodrow8355 go take a cold shower will you. When you have achieved a little fingernails worth of what Marco has then by all means come back and comment. In the meantime you are probably a looser so do one will you!

[@DICKTURPIN1976]

when marco speaks.... you listen... damn this man can tell a story!

[@nelsondx8054]

True, I was glued to the screen for the first 24 minutes, I couldn't even get my eyes away from it, I listened to every word Marco said with full attention, I don't think I even blinked lmao.

[@DICKTURPIN1976]

+Nelson Azevedo I know!! lol. after watching this a have a new respect for him. I always thought he was a rich posh boy from down south, didnt realise he was from a working class background from leeds!?!! he now has my upmost respect.... 👌✌

[@AGVancouver]

nelsondx same

[@gobshite2653]

Fanboy.

[@adrienrassat1965]

What's wrong with being a rich posh boy?

[@danielfurlong1458]

Marco is exceptional. His ability to recount in so much detail and his deliver...wow. He should do audio books.

[@manfrombritain6816]

i think something that ppl like Marco always fail to describe is their personality - because they can't see it from where they are. he describes here how his success is ultimately down to luck and opportunity - with the ultimate lesson being that these things will come along and you have to take opportunities and embrace them. but the secret ingredient is PUTTING YOURSELF IN A POSITION WHERE 'LUCK' CAN COME ALONG and in Marco's case, this came about because by nature he is super hard working and well spoken and confident. plus a little help from his dad - how many kids go out in their sunday best and go round querying for a job/apprenticeship?

[@joshkresnik6402]

I absolutely adore the fact that he makes a point to ask their names before answering their questions. He demonstrates so much respect for those around him

[@Whiteboykun]

I'm stealing a lot of tricks from this interview

[@littleripper312]

That's something I've been trying to be better at. Making sure I know everyone's name, it just shows respect for people.

[@CurtisSpiers]

@@Whiteboykun if they're 'tricks', you're doing it wrong.

[@Whiteboykun]

@@CurtisSpiers mr. life of the party over here

[@CurtisSpiers]

@@Whiteboykun Just thought you were missing the point is all, the whole reason he comes across so well is because he's just being himself.

[@Xcraigy85X]

Could not stop listening once he started talking, very intelligent and well spoken man

[@mathewaconley7810]

He has a brilliant mind. His storytelling is impressive and intimidating in equal measure.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

I found him to be very warm. He really wants young people to make the most of their lives, no matter what they do. He strikes me as a role model.

[@davidknell8831]

He does go the long way round tho!

[@brandocalrissian3294]

not many people can tell stories so beautifully. he's an international treasure.

[@RL-tg6ds]

I could listen to Marco for hours. He’s an incredible communicator.

[@Cookie12314]

The moment when you think to your self: " oh, i might click on this video about Marco Pierre White. Might be interesting. I´ll just dig in for a couple minutes" and end up watching the whole thing. The way he told his story kept me here haha. I liked it :)

[@gnosticmom2805]

That's exactly what happened to me! I figured I'd click in for a few minutes, maybe ten, and after 2 there was no way I could tear myself away. Brilliant.

[@TomorrowWeLive]

Yup. That's what you call charisma.

[@LordKnt]

It's my fourth watch in two or three years. Absolutely love it every time

[@robertbailey2570]

This is what we call...SPECIAL!

[@colinscott7478]

i did the same

[@spiffypiffy779]

Can’t stop staring at the fact that The interviewer has a sticker on the bottom of her shoe

[@spiffypiffy779]

Michael Smyth you’re welcome.

[@wandelgartking5446]

The interviewer is pretty hot

[@thinhphan1717]

who the heck would even look at such a fine woman's shoes? what the heck is wrong with you mate?

[@fractale4322]

She bought new heels for the interview by the looks of it

[@souldry]

Thịnh Phan Anyone who’s eyes are capable of taking in multiples of different details.

[@jprwilliams1]

The man has a way to just hook you. From the moment he started his story, I couldn’t put the video down. He’s humble, yet serious, but in a way that just draws you in with sincerity. It’s truly amazing

[@shannonquigley]

I could listen to marco all day and never get bored wha a great man

[@RonnieVaiArovo]

His narratives are mind-boggingly interesting, for a man wtih a bad education, he speaks English exactly as a refined genius would!

[@SianidaOwh]

i bet mr.marco used to think, contemplate a lot back in his early days, those resulting a great value from an extraordinary man like him.

[@Natalie-cy8dw]

Why would your accent have any bearing on your level of genius? You can be "refined" and have a regional, or god forbid NORTHERN accent, you realise?

[@MTknitter22]

He tells of an England that no longer exists. Wonderful.

[@booneuse302]

He was like that when he was young. He obviously knows a great deal of French at this point. Not to mention the thousands of hours he worked in the nicest hotels and restaurants in the world around his time. You soak up and learn from your environment. He went into a whole new world, quite literally.

[@pardeepparkash398]

@Adam Search I’m Leeds and we sound thick up here , let’s face it .

[@Ilovebrownbreadtoast]

This man’s life story is so compelling, if it were to be made into a film it could become an instant classic.

[@davidfebreeze428]

@killwill83 hod he betray him? I haven’t gone that deep into the story?

[@htf5555]

@@davidfebreeze428 framed marco and crashed his wedding uninvited with a camera crew

[@hgld]

His life is being made into a film. Or at least it is in pre-production

[@heartyquaffer]

I’m playing him! I’m an up and coming actor

[@AJay-of6jc]

@@heartyquaffer if that's true, i wish you all the best of luck and I look forward to it.

[@muzaffarahmad457]

Such a father figure. Sharing wisdom. Love it when elders share wisdom for the new generations

[@jarredflint]

To think that he's asking if your bored.... Man I'd give my time just to hear him speak for more than 50 minutes. Great speaker for someone who wasn't good at school 🙏

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

He sounds like he's been practicing all his life for this very moment. Probably because he has.

[@pardeepparkash398]

very observant and probably true. It sounds like he was on a mission from day one, despite him saying it came down to luck.

[@isellbleach6930]

That’s just the path my man was on🛰 coming from his world he prolly didn’t have much to hope for so luck gave him the ol 1 2. he was on a mission, we all have to be to get what we truly want. My mans deserves this moment🤌🏽

[@seankim5827]

When you put that much effort into your work, its easy to talk about your work. He probably didn't practice for this speech but he worked hard enough, so as a consequence he's able to tell his story so well.

[@liamh6197]

@@seankim5827 I agree. I think we all aspire to be such a master in our relevant field. Where such a story can roll off the tongue. A true inspiration

[@speroskoufis7505]

You rofl'd me good

[@MRK3LV]

There is something extremely impressive about Marco's ability to recall people's names, addresses, dates and specific details of events throughout his life. I don't even recall the date I first met the mrs!

[@kronossonork6994]

MRK3LV I do 😁

[@stitcha123]

Probably because Marco doesn’t regret the day he started at Boxtree whereas I bet you regr...oh.

[@ryanboshell6124]

Dyslexia helps.

[@paulthoresen8241]

Somebody asked how old I was recently and I had to do math

[@iuhshwth1634]

@@paulthoresen8241 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ninaroy1356]

He’s talking to the wrong group, he’s so inspirational and this would go much further to others

[@milesjordan239]

notice the emphasis he puts on knowing people's names during the question time and the people he met growing up and who guided him

[@bartelR]

+MilesSJM that reason didn't come to my mind but you are absolutely right!

[@greasyharold2653]

Yes, his recall is incredible.

[@Tigerland1962]

Very good point, he has a fantastic insights into how people are motivated.

[@xcalabur18]

Marco definitely gets a bad rap (just as most driven people do) but he really is a kind, thoughtful, soul with a mind for helping others, just as others did for him. He simply has no patience for laziness or incompetence.

[@2g4u7y]

xcalabur18 So is Kanye

[@growlimitless2195]

He never once said “Ummm” or “Ermm” damnnnnn

[@clevelandbrown5709]

not to be a buzzkill but he does iin the first 2 mins!!!! LOL

[@captainp.2721]

It's called eloquence, and it is teached in European schools.

[@Chodesity2012]

@@captainp.2721 Taught*

[@captainp.2721]

@@Chodesity2012 OMG! I made a grammatical error??????? Call the news! Call the president! They need to know!!! Also please call Captain Obvious to point out i made a mistake!!! VERY IMPORTANT! The world will end if you dont!

[@Chodesity2012]

@@captainp.2721 You should. I don't know how intelligent you have to be to use the word "Teached" instead of Taught. Like surely you realised it doesn't look or sound right. I'll leave you to deal with your problems.

[@arci8812]

I’m proud to be a chef 🙌🏻

[@liammurphy2725]

I'm proud to have done (and still at times do) kitchen portering.

[@captainomoplata643]

Pay’s shit :(

[@ellie-tk4jy]

i'm proud to eat

[@anloujacobs1124]

Likewise brother, from SA🇿🇦

[@alexsen71]

I love this talk. I come back from time to time to remember the wise words that this man says. Keeps me focused and not straying out of my path.

[@jourmungandr309]

I've watched this around 40+ times and I've read his auto biography 'the devil in the kitchen' countless times, I'm a chef myself working in a 2 Michelin star restaurant and I have to say marco is the most honest chef ever. Chefs (especially top chefs in top restaurants around the world) romantasisze the life of a chef, cooking beautiful food with a smile on there face, and in some cases that is true but they leave out the hardship and blood, sweat, burns and tears it takes to get to the top, the none existant social life and lost friendships and marco has never hid those facts he was and always has been 100% honest about the industry at the top level

[@gauravkhandelwal3612]

and Anthony Bourdain

[@jourmungandr309]

@@gauravkhandelwal3612 very true

[@Itachibewatchin]

You know you're passionate about something if you've watched this over and over again. Well done on being where you are now and good luck on your journey

[@pardeepparkash398]

I think him being from Yorkshire and working class background has a lot do with it. He's obviously proud and talked with affection about his early days and the area he grew up in. It's straight talk, blunt, honest, from the heart. That's all characteristic of many Yorkshire folk, especially his generation.

[@LS-td3no]

Very outstanding storyteller. I will have to read that book now. I saw it many years back, and was intrigued by the title. He exudes the tough grit, of discipline, and hard work. A good food/chef movie I liked was, "The Hundred Foot Journey." Very good.

[@princessjulia5646]

This man knows what he is talking about. What a wonderful character

[@pardeepparkash398]

wish he had mentored me 20 years ago !

[@alcondragon]

This man may be the Ultimate Chef, but his story telling is extraordinary. I was 10 when me and my 3 brothers, all older worked in my dad's boiler business. My dad's famous words til this day, do the job, do it right and get it done... May God bless you all.

[@JK-vu7ts]

Am I the only one who shed a few tears throughout this with his art of storytelling?

[@MrInsaneCranium]

nope. me too man

[@entropyanonymous3385]

“I was ruled by fear” Damn, so he truly is a sith lord all the time

[@Phearize]

I think he is more like Raven cuz he knows the light and the dark side of cooking :D

[@gabrielmartin2197]

He could be Darth Jadus.

[@Hilarioflores]

No, sith are fictional characters. No one told you that?

[@gramgram2716]

Darth Pierrus and Darth Ramseus

[@Hilarioflores]

@@gramgram2716 they’re not Romans.

[@LordMcMPA]

44:56 "I had worked hard for 22 years.....for something that I never wanted." The honesty in that statement is mind blowing and heart breaking at the same time. I couldn't respect this man more after listening to him for 45 minutes. Amazing.

[@BixbyNoir]

Oh yeah, totally heartbreaking. Worked 22 years for something... that made him a millionaire. My heart is breaking. That's, y'know, as opposed to most people who work for like 40-45 years and just about scrape together enough to retire on.

[@shmittymcfinkle8823]

BixbyNoir they probably blow all there money on vices. Ants are still important in the environment tho.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

sounds like he had therapy

[@cherenesanders3944]

Absolutely NOT boring. I could listen to Marco all day. His wisdom from experience is priceless.

[@crimsonkatsu5919]

I admire his humility. Great chef, hard working, an exceptional man, but talks about luck and the people around him who got him to where he was.

[@MrGarwood420]

While he sits next to the embodiment of ego. Her body language and how many times she looked at the camera tells me that.

[@rykehuss3435]

@@MrGarwood420 She does seem a bit like that, true

[@mikenewbold1699]

the cadence in his voice is perfect. Iv'e never been captivated by a speech quite like that.

[@revol148]

me to! I was only going to watch the first 5 minutes - I ended up watching it all.Perfect.

[@tattoodrdoke]

he could narrate a story of film

[@qwertywtflol]

After 20 minutes it gets annoying, try on 1.25 speed it helps.

[@Eskolol]

I'd watch a movie about the story of Marco.

[@genxkevin]

IKR? he came from grass roots! what a story

[@mrnobody2795]

Tom hardy

[@ArchangelExile]

Young MPW was skinny. Tom Hardy would be too buff to play a young MPW.

[@schlobster3929]

To be honest, I think a movie would carry a fraction of the emotion and power that Marco presented here in this video