Ego: I can't remember the last time I asked the waiter to give my compliments to the chef. And now I find myself in the extraordinary position of having my waiter be the chef.

    Linguini: Thanks, but I am just your waiter tonight.

    Ego: Then who do I thank for the meal?

    Linguini: Um, excuse me a minute.

    (Linguini runs back to the kitchen and discusses it with Collette. They return to Ego’s table together) ......