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Okay, I know we have to talk about how I met the world famous Lita when she came here

to visit us here in all Latino world headquarters here in Washington DC, and then when we went

out to dinner a few nights later.

Are you charmed, elated, mesmerized?

I am.

You know, your Lita is like someone of authority, but with a gentle authority, right?

Like she's in charge of stuff, everything that's around her, but it's like a combination

of curandera, priest, mayor, but she's not as impressed as we are because she's seen enough

of it already.

You know what I mean?

Welcome to my life.

Oh my God.

Thank you.

Thank you for inviting me.

She's a treasure.

It was a lot of fun meeting the famous Lita, and she's here partly because she wanted

to see you, of course, but it coincides with the fact that it is that time of the year.

It is time for Latino Heritage Month, right?

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