People are thrown off by someone who looks feminine, but is also strong. It's not that pretty girls aren't smart, it's that women aren't strong. Padma Lakshmi femininegirlpeople Change image and share on social
I was lucky to have a successful career as a model, but that was just a way to pay off my college loans. Padma Lakshmi careercollegeloan Change image and share on social
My mom was scared of the old Times Square so I was never allowed to go. Now I'm scared of the new Times Square, so I still never go. Padma Lakshmi allowmomscare Change image and share on social
I think eating in itself is the act of great sensuality, so all you have to do is point the camera in the right direction. Padma Lakshmi actcameradirection Change image and share on social
I am a sufferer of endometriosis. I didn't want any young women to go through what I went through. I thought that people should know about it. Padma Lakshmi endometriosispeoplesufferer Change image and share on social
I'm not of the American ilk that, you know, your lover needs to be your best friend and know you inside out. I think he should know you well enough to please you. Otherwise, what secret will there be to tell him when you're ninety? Padma Lakshmi americanfriendilk share on social
I'm an immigrant kid who came to America from India when I was very young and grew up in New York City with a single mom and really was influenced by all of those immigrant cultures bumping up against each other. Padma Lakshmi americabumpcity share on social
I am as omnivorous as it's possible to be. I always say there's nothing I won't eat and nothing I won't wear. Padma Lakshmi eatomnivorouswear Change image and share on social
People always comment about my clothes. They don't think a fashionable woman can love food and be knowledgeable and actually cook. Padma Lakshmi clothecommentcook Change image and share on social
I tend to sleep in the nude... I'm a sensual-leaning woman. You have to use the word 'leaning' or it sounds like I'm boasting. Padma Lakshmi boastleannude Change image and share on social