Extended interview: Cher

In this web exclusive, correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with the singer Cher to talk about her new book, "Cher: The Memoir – Part One," which explores the "crazy ride" of her childhood. She also discusses her relationship with Sonny Bono, and why their extraordinarily successful musical duo, Sonny & Cher, survived the breakup of their marriage.

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[s.annehancock]

What a beautiful dance of an interview. That’s what happens when Cher meets an experienced interviewer who does his research, reads the book and knows how to listen and when to speak. Good job!

[pauldudley]

What I love most about Cher is her blunt honestly. ❤️

[GeeBoggs]

I've never seen a more candid and honest interview. The woman is remarkable. We thank her for letting us all into her life.

[Vf]

This woman has lived the most fascinating life.

[jfitzgerald]

"I always leave I don't want to be left. WOW!!! POWERFUL STUFF, CHER. This lady is phenomenal.

[leighewinson]

Cher will always be awesome.
Honest and zero BS

[SavvyMama]

She’s an American treasure. I just love her.

[Cityman]

Anthony Mason is a wonderful interviewer. Almost like a therapist. He is genuinely interested in the people he interviews. As for CHER.... a LEGEND. So blessed to see her live. She brings joy to the world!

[tc-gdln]

I LOVE Cher. . . have always loved Cher and will continue to. She is honest, refreshing and trusting. Amazing after all she's been through.

[michaelmitchell]

Her honesty has always been so refreshing.

[DooWopKing]

As a former Top-40 disc jockey and entertainment reporter, this is the best and most revealing interview with Cher that I have ever had the good fortune of watching!
Sincerely, Dan Hogan

[mattymattel]

Cher’s mama was so right. The girl is beyond special . God bless you Cher!

[marycontrary]

Honesty has become so rare, its so life affirming and refreshing. I am 70 and have watched and listened to Cher for years. She is an authentic person. I wish more people were...authentic.

[edithlazenby]

You can't help but respect and just can't not like her...she has always been there..and still hanging in there. INCREDIBLE!

[passionateherbs]

I've loved her since I was a little girl and I always wanted to be her. She is so real and so sweet and so beautiful.

[CoryMatthew]

How can you not like a woman who has consistently been so raw and honest about it all? Worth nearly half a billion dollars and yet she acts so humble and real. Vulnerable yet so strong and capable. Younger girls/women could learn a thing or two from this class act...

[sharonmchugh]

Freaking amazing. You can't fake
authenticity

[VtRD]

I admired her before, and after this half hour, she inspired me. Living a long time does not have to make you irrelevant, as older people are often labeled. Go, Cher.

[eileenfrank]

Perhaps the best interview of her career; the chemistry between Anthony Mason and Cher feels like a couple of people visiting in my living room. I saw Sonny and Cher in Bakersfield, California when I was 15 years old. They were uniquely one-of-a-kind in a magical era. 🙏🏽 The woman is a survivor.

[bsquared]

I love Cher. She's been in the picture my entire life. She makes me happy and I'm glad she's continuing to do that. Love you, Cher.