Gordon Ramsays Empire Turmoil
16 Nov 2010
I really wanted to believe in Gordon Ramsay, and I have defended him for years against those who find his profanity so offputting.
His ability as a chef was more important to me, and I've always thought that was indisputable. Having read his biography, I had nothing but respect for someone who had build up so much, when he had come from such a crappy background.
Admittedly I have stopped watching the reality shows he does, especially the ones filmed in the States, becos they are just hideous, and so removed from a real live professional kitchen as to be absolutely farcical. But I understand his need to keep filming becos he makes more money from appearing on TV than he does from his restaurants, and he needs the one to help cover the debt on the other.
But as this article in The Guardian sets out, he is in danger, and the way the argument between his father in law and erstwhile business partner and he, is currently playing out in the public eye, in the most torrid fashion, is not doing anyone any favours.
Hubris is a horrible thing - and I don't believe it has to be a natural consequence of great success. But how often do people seem to loss a grip on reality...
Hmmm...
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