Padma Lakshmi Quotes

A collection of quotes by Padma Lakshmi.

Padma Lakshmi is an American author, actress, and television host, best known for her role as the host of the competitive cooking show "Top Chef." She was born on September 1, 1970, in Madras, India (now Chennai). At the age of four, Lakshmi moved to the United States with her mother where she grew up in New York City.

Lakshmi began her career as a model, working with prestigious designers and appearing in prominent fashion magazines. She later transitioned into acting, appearing in films such as "Glitter" and "Boom." However, it was her love for food and her passion for cooking that led her to become a prominent figure in the culinary world.

In 2006, Lakshmi became the host and judge of the popular television series "Top Chef." Her knowledge, expertise, and elegant presence have made her one of the most respected faces in the culinary industry. Additionally, she has authored several cookbooks, including the award-winning "Easy Exotic: A Model's Low-Fat Recipes from Around the World" and "Tangy, Tart, Hot and Sweet."

Aside from her successful career in media and food, Lakshmi is also known for her philanthropic efforts. She is a strong advocate for women's rights and has been involved with various organizations working towards the empowerment of women globally.

Padma Lakshmi's talent, charisma, and dedication have made her a well-respected figure in the entertainment and culinary fields, as well as an inspirational role model for many.

I like me better naked. I don't mean that in a vain way... W

I like me better naked. I don't mean that in a vain way... When you put clothes on, you immediately put a character on. Clothes are adjectives, they are indicators. When you don't have any clothes on, it's just you, raw, and you can't hide.

People always comment about my clothes. They don't think a f

People always comment about my clothes. They don't think a fashionable woman can love food and be knowledgeable and actually cook.

One thing that happens when you're pregnant is that as your

One thing that happens when you're pregnant is that as your stomach starts to stretch. It itches! So I have to keep my belly really lubricated. Every morning, there's a buttering ceremony after I get out of the shower. It's really like basting a turkey with body butter.

The best thing you can do for someone is make them a beautif

The best thing you can do for someone is make them a beautiful plate of food. How else can you invade someone's body without actually touching them?

I know most people use their phones to tell time, but there'

I know most people use their phones to tell time, but there's something very romantic and beautiful about a timepiece.

I think wine is such a big universe that it's kind of like f

I think wine is such a big universe that it's kind of like food - it's intimidating to a lot of people, myself included.

I really like to sometimes go into food detox and eat very s

I really like to sometimes go into food detox and eat very simply.

Part of my job as a food writer is to describe food. So my w

Part of my job as a food writer is to describe food. So my work on 'Top Chef,' I feel, is an extension of that. When we give a criticism to the contestant, we want to make sure we tell them why it's not working and why it would work if they did it a different way.

Wine, like food, is so emotional. If you think about it, so

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 a built-in romance to wine.

I'm an immigrant kid who came to America from India when I w

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.

From the simple stringing together of lemon garlands for the

From the simple stringing together of lemon garlands for the goddess Durga, to dividing the prasadam or blessed foods for the children first, I came to associate food not only with feminity, but also with purity and divinity.

My mom was scared of the old Times Square so I was never all

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.

In truth, I am a single mother. But I don't feel alone at al

In truth, I am a single mother. But I don't feel alone at all in parenting my daughter. Krishna has a whole other side of her family who loves her, too. And so Krishna is parented by me, but also by her grandmother and aunts and cousins and uncles and friends.

I never Tweet about my daughter. Never. I just want to be re

I never Tweet about my daughter. Never. I just want to be respectful of her privacy. My job as a mom is to know when to open my mouth and when not to.

You don't want your jewelry to make you look fat. A lot of w

You don't want your jewelry to make you look fat. A lot of what's out there now does - you just wind up looking like a Christmas tree.