He used to causing shockwaves in his personal and public life.
But controversial Donegal chef Conrad Gallagher felt a tremor for real this week when he was caught up in an earthquake in Los Angeles.
The Letterkenny chef is setting up his own online food business where the 5.4 quake was recorded.
Gallagher said “Just experienced our first earthquake.Okay, 5.4 earthquake in my back yard! Scariest thing ever,” said Gallagher.
Other Irish residents to tweet about the earthquake included Claudine Keane, wife of Irish soccer star Robbie Keane.