Padma Lakshmi | That Thing On My Arm | NYC Mainstage 2010

Padma Lakshmi has an accident on the way home from the hospital that gives her a giant scar on her arm.
This story was originally recorded in NYC on June 23, 2010.
In the comments below, tell us about a time it wasn't business as usual.
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[@dawnhewitt1]

I luv her even more now, amazing story, beautifully told!

[@stevedziedzic1203]

"[Mom was] valiant in her nurturing" - just added to my definition of femininity. What a strength her mother has/d (and Padme as well). What an inspiring story!

[@tkaeu]

Wow! What a challenging story to tell! You did so with such composure and heart! Thankful for the birth of your daughter and safe travels to home from the temple!

[@kendrita7309]

BEAUTIFUL

[@zah3r]

Damn , such an inspiring story.

[@Tarasyoutube]

*That's how I know your name! You were the One model I actually looked up the name of cause you were the only one I thought was pretty. I couldn't care less about actors or models or celebrities names usually. Maybe it's the real life suffering which makes you pretty to me the ptsd