Quote by Padma Lakshmi

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.

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

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This quote highlights the personal background and experiences of the speaker, who identifies as an immigrant. Coming to America at a young age from India and growing up in a diverse environment like New York City, their identity and worldview were shaped by the influence of various immigrant cultures coexisting and interacting with each other. The quote suggests that these multicultural encounters have played a significant role in shaping the speaker's upbringing and perspective on life.

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