146 Quotes by Rita Moreno

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    I make a lot of soups and stews at home, and I always have fresh bread with it.

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    If you saw me in 'The King and I,' I had that angelic, virginal face.

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    My husband and I were very different: I'm spontaneous and emotional; I'm loud - he was exactly the opposite. But you need to be flexible.

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    If I get a hangnail, I don't dare complain! Life is good. I wake up humming.

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    It's not easy having a partnership in this business.

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    If you're in a business where Latinos only play Indian maidens and what I call 'Conchita Lolita' parts - the little fiery spitfires - you do what you have to do.

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    You see a script, and you say, 'Oh, I can play the heck out of that,' talk to your agent, and he says they don't want to see you. That's heartbreaking.

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