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I'm not tough. I'm tenacious.

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I was lucky to have a successful career as a model, but that was just a way to pay off my college loans.

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The cookbooks and the writing in general have been a real bonus, but it's not something I've ever pursued... I've been lucky, I guess.

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For a while, I became an atheist; now that I'm grown up, though, I'm not hard-edged enough to be an atheist. Even though I live with a flaming atheist, I love going to temple. I love all the rituals.

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I love clothes, but really I don't have that much to say about skirts. Before I was writing, I went to fashion shows only when the designer was a good friend and I was there to show support.

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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?

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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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All chefs are like Jewish mothers. They want to feed you and feed you and impress you. It's an eagerness to please.

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I tend to sleep in the nude... I'm a sensual-leaning woman. You have to use the word 'leaning' or it sounds like I'm boasting.

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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.

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Biography

Nationality: Indian

Type: Chef

Born: September 1st, 1970

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