I wasn't like those girls who give birth and are back on the runway. It took me probably six months to gain 45 pounds and I would say it took me double that time to lose it. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
For a long time, I didn't know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I was desperate to find something that fit me and I just decided that if I could organically make a professional living out of… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
“I once asked her if she was happy. “That depends on what I am able to get done today,” she said, laughing.” — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
In a way that somebody else converts to Judaism or becomes a Hare Krishna, I belong to the church of fried chicken. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I'm the kind of girl who thinks about what she's gonna cook for dinner when she's finishing her lunch. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
Wine, like food, is so emotional. If you think about it, so much of the courting ritual is surrounded by wine and food. There's… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
An oil massage, a hot bath, a good night's sleep, soft smells and music and clothes with soft textures denote sensuality to me. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I have a great career, and I have my daughter. Sio what I don't have is not as important to as what I do… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
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,… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I love to use a lot of spices when I cook, so we actually cast a real peppercorn in gold and then just made… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
