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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · December 4, 2024 · 1h 3m

Julia Gets Wise with Patti LaBelle

Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 80-year-old singer, actress, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle. They discuss LaBelle's legendary Grammy-winning music career and her reputation for cooking for icons like Nina Simone, Elton John, and Prince. LaBelle also opens up about a time she was convinced she wouldn't live to see 50, and Julia's 90-year-old mom Judith adds a lighthearted coda by trying to recall racy song lyrics from her own youth.

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Highlights

Convinced She Wouldn't Live to See 50
Patti LaBelle reveals she was once convinced she wouldn't survive to see 50.
Cooking for Music Legends
LaBelle shares stories of cooking for friends including Nina Simone, Elton John, and Prince.

Misc

Julia asks her 90-year-old mother Judith to remember any racy song lyrics from her youth.
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