Marc Murphy, Chopped judge and esteemed chef, shares his interesting childhood and who his royal babysitter was in the late seventies. He talks about his early days in New York City and how couch surfing and cooking dinners for his rent inspired him to pursue culinary school. Marc talks about the differences in European and American kitchens, how his cooking style has evolved over the years and what region of the world has influenced him the most. He talks about his experiences opening restaurants in New York and how the tragedy of September 11th changed his life since he worked in the World Trade Center. Marc dives into Chopped, how he was approached to be on the show, and how it has evolved over the past decade with his fellow judges. He shares his favorite Chopped memories, including working with Martha Stewart, and the strangest things he’s ever eaten on the show. Finally, Marc shares the best pieces of advice he ever got as a young cook.