“I didn’t know what the future held in store for me, but I felt hopeful.” — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
My first taste memory is pickle. Even as a kid, I was really weird. I liked chillis. I used to climb up… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
India's had two groovy moments. Once when the Beatles went to India and now when Madonna has embraced yoga. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I wasn't like those girls who give birth and are back on the runway. It took me probably six months to gain… — 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… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I know most people use their phones to tell time, but there's something very romantic and beautiful about a timepiece. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
Every country I would go to, even if it was just on a modeling job, I would go to their markets. If… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I always loved my bangles, I can't remember a time when I didn't have a bangle on. — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
You don't need expensive classes and all kinds of weird equipment if you really want to be in shape. There are great… — Padma Lakshmi Copy Share Image
I work out all the time! I don't just sit around and eat burgers whenever I want. Oh, if I could I… — 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
