PHOTOS SECTION
At age four.
My grandma Fannie Frank—I still make her matzo ball soup—with my brother, Eddie, Mom, and Dad.
My early years at public school.
Boy Scout camp (loved it) with Mom.
The original Alice Cooper band on their first European tour.
Signing with Atlantic Records for Welcome to My Nightmare, with Jerry Greenberg, Harry Nilsson, and Alice Cooper.
On the set of a music video with Alice Cooper.
Debbie Harry on the set of Roadie, a film I did, which starred many of my clients.
An early Alice Cooper recording session, with Liza Minnelli and Ronnie Spector on background vocals.
At a great party for client Rick James, a Buffalo boy.
A magic moment—being inducted as a commander of the Honor of Bordeaux by Alexis Lichine, along with Roger Vergé, César, George Greif, and Dennis Marini from Maui.
The Gipsy Kings Arrive in L.A.
Teddy Pendergrass at Live Aid with Ashford & Simpson . . .WOW.
At the Cannes Film Festival, with Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
Michael Douglas and I at a morning shower in Hana.
A tough day at the office with my assistant.
A birthday party for Sharon Stone in Maui—a wonderful night.
Family trip to Universal Studios Orlando with Ruth Stewart; and Amber, Chase, Keira, Monique, and Winona Williams.
At Universal Studios Orlando with Ella Furnier; Sonora, Sheryl, Alice, and Calico Cooper; and Winona Williams (back); Dash Cooper; and Chase, Monique, Amber, and Keira Williams (front).
Cooking for friend Robert De Niro and Daniel Secunda at Jean Pigozzi’s house in the south of France during the Cannes Film Festival.
With Peter Max, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Roger Vergé, and Sylvester Stallone at the launch of Hawaiian regional cuisine.
Dinner for Roger Vergé at my house in Beverly Hills, hosted by me, Michael Douglas, and George Greif.
Dinner for Roger Vergé.
I cooked with Roger Vergé for James Coburn’s wedding; Rod Stewart serenaded.
Tibet Fund Gala Dinner with Michel Nischan, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Emeril Lagasse, Nobu Matsuhisa, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Roger Vergé, and Kerry Simon.
A great night at Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans restaurant with Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, Emeril, and Sammy Hagar.
With His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Opening night of Planet Hollywood Maui—an imu in my backyard.
In Aspen at a benefit for His Holiness the Dalai Lama that Willie Nelson performed at . . . a magic moment!
A great night at my house with Don Ho, Paul Stanley of KISS, and Ratan Tata. Quite a crew!
My wedding in my backyard on a beautiful night.
Solving the world’s problems with Sammy Hagar and Mick Fleetwood.
One of my favorite spots on Maui—Willie Nelson’s poker room with Maui’s finest.
With Johnny Depp and Steven Tyler at the Dark Shadows after party.
Supermensch South by Southwest party with Tom Arnold, Mike Myers, Nancy Meola, and Willie Nelson on Willie’s bus.
The original team a few years later, backstage after an Alice Cooper show—with Jon Podell and Joe Greenberg.
At my Maui home with Mo’o; Chase, Zada, Amber, Monique, Keira, Karter, and Winona Williams; and Ruth Stewart.
Filming Anthony Bourdain’s show for CNN—Kris Kristofferson was a big fan.
I was honored to deliver the commencement speech at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 2015.
Golf trip to St. Andrews with Woody Johnson, Michael Douglas, and Jack Nicholson.
Another magic moment—Alice Cooper and I bought an “O” from the original Hollywood sign.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Maui before addressing the largest crowd in Maui history.
The original Alice Cooper band, minus Glen Buxton, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Life at 70. Makena Golf Club with friends Tommy Armour III, Steven Tyler, Mike Meldman, Dante Jimenez, and Dale Ray Akridge. I birdied the first hole the day before!
More fun at Makena with Chuck Bergson, Jimmy Story, Willie Nelson, Ray Benson, and Chris Stutts.