Alton Brown is a funny TV host and cook who has a new book called "Food for Thought." He likes to mix cooking, chemistry, and comedy. He used to be a cinematographer for music videos before becoming a food expert. Alton Brown likes to tell stories about food. Alton Brown made a TV show called "Good Eats" that taught people about food with history and science. He didn't know his show would be so popular. He thinks food TV has changed a lot since then. Now people don't look at food the same way. Alton Brown says that searing meat doesn't seal in juices like people think. It just adds flavor. He also thinks it's important for people to learn how to read a recipe properly before cooking. Alton Brown's favorite tool in the kitchen is a good kitchen table where people can sit and eat together. He loves performing in front of live audiences and interacting with his fans. In his book, Alton Brown talks about his favorite and least favorite foods. He loves Little Debbie Nutty bars as a guilty pleasure snack. He doesn't like cooking hard shell blue crabs because they're too much work. He refuses to eat octopus because he made friends with one at an aquarium. If he had to pick a last meal, Alton Brown would choose a soup made by his wife with a good scotch and a cigar. He thinks food is best when shared with loved ones.