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“At first all I wanted to be was famous; then I realized that fame had nothing to do with talent. I felt that I didn't do anything quite well enough, that I was one of those people who was famous but not very talented. So I said, okay, I'll be the Dinah Shore of the Seventies, on TV all the time but nobody quite knows why.”

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Cher, born Cherilyn Sarkisian, is an American singer, actress, and producer. Known for her distinctive voice and versatile artistic image, she is one of the icons of pop music in the 1970s and 1980s. Cher's music and film works have won numerous awards, including Oscars, Grammys, and Golden Globes. more

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