Status Updates From Rita Moreno: A Memoir

Page 263-264: By 2 PM, Lenny and Rita were intoxicated, leading Fernanda to take her parents back to her house. During the ride, Rita expressed a desire for a better life and suggested moving, while Lenny, quite drunk and typically not a heavy drinker, lazily agreed.

Comment: Rita Moreno got drunk at 2 PM in the afternoon during wine tasting! Lol!

Pages 199-200: Jessica Mitford discusses the relationship between James and Dinky, noting that they never legalized their union due to the societal implications of Jim having a white wife. Despite their breakup, Jim remains a devoted father to their two sons, which Rita respects and admires.

Comment: what kind of name is Dinky? With that name, she should’ve worn a kick my ass sign on her back.

That has to be such an honor for Rita Moreno to be there when she heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I have a dream speech.

Page 173 Rita underwent a procedure during which she was anesthetized with sodium Pentothal. Upon waking, she inquired about what had been taken from her and insisted on seeing it. The doctor presented her with some bloody tissue, confirming that this was indeed what had been removed. Rita expressed shock and trembled at the revelation.

How to survive suicide: page 172
Rita, perhaps unknowingly, believed that Marlin might propose marriage to her, especially given his history of marrying other women and fathering children. However, she was taken aback when Marlin swiftly organized an abortion instead.