Rita Moreno at the National Portrait Gallery

Every once in a while I like to sign up for an event gig in an effort to explore a new venue, meet new people and stretch my muscles a bit in an area outside of live music and the Streets. Some events prove to be really rewarding and present me with ample opportunities to achieve all objectives,

Rita Moreno's interview and showcase at the National Portrait was such an occasion.

Rita's personality is truly addicting and inspiring, and the humor in which she dispatches the numerous life lessons she learned on her at times shaky road to stardom reminds the observer that nothing comes easy, especially if you're breaking the mold.

There were times throughout the evening when I just flat out stopped photographing so I could listen and laugh.