Guest Picks: Sonia Manzano

The Leonard Lopate Show | Sep 3, 2015

Sonia Manzano stopped by to talk about her career on Sesame Street and her memoir Becoming Maria. She told us about a few of her favorite things. Check it out!

 

What have you read or seen over the past year (book, play, film, etc...) that moved or surprised you?

Hamilton (Broadway Show)

What are you listening to right now?           

WQXR

What’s the last great book you read? 

The Great Gatsby for the first time.       

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect? 

Fashion Runway TV Show

What’s your favorite comfort food?           

Mashed Potatoes

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