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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · June 24, 2026 · 1h 4m

Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper, Judy Bowles, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with music icon Cyndi Lauper for a conversation that touches on Lauper's creative journey, the importance of creative control, and a long-overdue apology to Steven Spielberg. They also explore the surreal side of fame and personal reflections on premonitions. Julia's 92-year-old mother, Judy, joins to share memories of Julia's childhood psychic experiences.

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Highlights

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Creative Autonomy in Music
Cyndi Lauper insists on standing up to anyone who tells her to "just sing," emphasizing the importance of creative control.
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The Power of Premonitions
The conversation touches on premonitions and childhood psychic experiences, with Julia and her mom Judy reflecting on Julia's supposed early abilities.
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Fame and Surreal Experiences
Cyndi Lauper notes that when you're famous, even flowers seem to wave back, capturing the disorienting nature of celebrity.
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Misc

✧Cyndi believes she owes Steven Spielberg a decades-overdue apology note.
✧Cyndi remarks that when you're famous, flowers seem to wave back.
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