He worked hard to achieve his high status
 

I know, it sounds obvious that to get good at something you have to work hard. However, in the ‘Michelin Star Mad’ world of high end chefs, the way up to the top is a hell of a lot harder. Gordon worked for years over hot stoves with chefs screaming every bad word you can think of right into his ear until he only put out the most pristine dishes to be served to their high paying customers.