Book excerpt: "Chita: A Memoir" by Chita Rivera

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In her new autobiography written with journalist Patrick Pacheco, "Chita: A Memoir" (published April 25 by HarperOne), Tony Award-winning actress Chita Rivera writes about her remarkable life and career. Among her stories: how the costume designer of the original Broadway production of "West Side Story" helped her create the character of Anita.

Read the except below, and don't miss Mo Rocca's interview with Chita Rivers on "CBS Sunday Morning" April 23!