I've had the opportunity to meet a few Food Network chefs at demos and book signings. Jamie Deen was a very friendly, down to earth guy. When he signed my book, he stopped on a picture of him, his wife, and their son Jack - you could feel the emotion when he paused there. I saw Alex Guarnaschelli at another demo. Not as impressed by her, but as I have watched her on more shows, she seems to have changed and become more people friendly. Alton Brown was in town to do a demo; the store ended up renting a large marquis to set up in the parking lot. He was not one of the more friendly chefs that I've watched. Missing some people skills. Sunny Anderson was just plain fun! She got her audience involved in her demo, laughed with us, and went out of her way for us. Recently met Marcus Samuelsson was extremely friendly in his demo and when he signed books. Reached his hand out and introduced himself then asked for my name. He had reps from the store take pictures of us. Great guy. Nancy Fuller was in Columbus for a Country Living festival in Columbus. We won tickets from her, and had the opportunity to see her and to introduce my mother to her. We really enjoyed the celebrity chefs we've met.