Leaning in, she said one of the most memorable things anyone has ever said to me: “You know, Cher, I’ve watched your show, and you’re funny and talented. I think you could be a good actress if you put your mind to it. I’d keep going with that if I were you.” Just as with my acting coach Jeff Corey, this four-time Oscar nominee, winner of five Golden Globes, and Tony winner saw something in me, and I never forgot her words. I had a little repository in the back of my head where I kept my affirmations: first from my mom, then Jeff Corey, and now Auntie Mame.
