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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · December 29, 2024 · 1h 7m

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Bonnie Raitt

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with music legend Bonnie Raitt for a wide-ranging conversation. They explore the difference between external and internal validation in a performer's life, how to navigate grief, and fresh perspectives on songwriting. Julia also talks with her mother Judy about the intense emotions of meeting one's heroes.

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Highlights

External vs. Internal Validation
Bonnie Raitt discusses the difference between external validation—applause, awards, chart success—and internal validation, and how she has learned to prioritize the latter.
Managing Grief
Bonnie Raitt shares how she manages grief, drawing on personal experiences of loss.
Songwriting in a New Light
Julia prompts Bonnie to consider her songwriting from a different perspective, leading to a fresh reflection on her creative process.
Emotions of Meeting Your Heroes
Julia and her 90-year-old mother Judy discuss the powerful and often overwhelming feelings that come with meeting one's heroes.
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