Padma Lakshmi Quotes

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

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• 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
  • Mom
  • New
  • Times Square