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Liza Minnelli’s Memoir Excerpts Recount High-Profile Romances and a Controlling Marriage

The preview reframes long-scrutinized relationships through Minnelli’s own voice ahead of the March 10 release.

Overview

  • Excerpts from Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! were published via People, with the book available for preorder and due out March 10.
  • Minnelli recalls a 1972 engagement to Desi Arnaz Jr. while still legally married to Peter Allen, followed by a brief simultaneous engagement to Peter Sellers.
  • She describes a passionate affair with director Martin Scorsese during her marriage to Jack Haley Jr., noting a cool encounter with him at the 2014 Oscars.
  • Writing about David Gest, Minnelli says she felt controlled and “like his prisoner,” while noting his 2003 abuse lawsuit was dismissed for lack of evidence before their 2007 divorce.
  • The excerpts include a provocative line about wanting to date an 18-year-old, presented as a playful wish alongside other dating preferences.