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The night began, as so many do lately, with atweet.
After the news that Louis C.K.
Im giddy like a schoolgirl, Lakshmi said on the phone the day after.
Lakshmi opened the night succinctly: Ill make this brief: Fuck Louis C.K.
To be honest, I just couldnt think of any other jokes.
It was that lame, she said afterward.
But from where I stand, I know a lot of women who need jobs.
I know a lot of queer people who are funny as hell.
I know a lot of people of color who would make fantastic romantic leads.
They were paid in pizza and Prosecco, said Lakshmi.
The first show also featured a brief, surprise appearance from Padma Lakshmis good friend Chris Rock.
I just texted him to come.
I only gave him a few days notice … And he just showed up, she said.
Ive been around him enough to know when hes ready to perform, whether he has material or not.
I really appreciate that because he didnt have to do that.
Lakshmi is mulling over what to do as a thank-you.
Shell probably cook dinner for him.
He likes to eat at my place.
Hes been at my dinner table many times with his girlfriend, or with his kids, said Lakshmi.
