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I'm not of the American ilk that, you know, your lover needs to be your best friend and know you inside out. I think he should know you well enough to please you. Otherwise, what secret will there be to tell him when you're ninety?
Padma Lakshmi
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"I'm not of the American ilk that, you know, your lover needs to be your best friend and know you inside out. I think he should know you well enough to please you. Otherwise, what secret will there be to tell him when you're ninety?"
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I'm not of the American ilk that, you know, your lover needs to be your best friend and know you inside out. I think he should know you well enough to please you. Otherwise, what secret will there be to tell him when you're ninety? — Padma Lakshmi

About Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi was a Chef from United States (1970–2023).

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Who said "I'm not of the American ilk that, you know, your lover needs to be your best fr…"?
This quote is attributed to Padma Lakshmi, a Chef from United States.
When did Padma Lakshmi live?
Padma Lakshmi lived from 1970 – 2023.
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