25 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME BY Gail Simmons

The Top Chef judge whips up some fun facts for Us — including one involving Patrick Stewart!

- Patrick Stewart

1. My favorite kitchen tool is [either] a fish spatula or a mini offset spatula. They make everything easier and are great for cooking and spreading.

2. Growing up, I worked as a canoe instructor, a downhill ski instructor and a summer camp counselor.

3. I will never turn down a warm chocolate chip cookie or a bowl of chocolate mousse.

4. In the 20 years we've filmed Top Chef, my favorite moments were [shooting] my wedding shower and a quickfire [challenge] with my mother.

5. Matzo ball soup is my favorite comfort meal.

6. My secret talent is that I can tap dance.

7. My first car was a silver Honda Civic.

8. Back to the Future is the movie I could watch over and over.

9. Michael J. Fox was my celebrity crush growing up. He still is, actually.

10. My alternate profession would be a zoologist.