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“I never read in school. I got really bad grades-D's and F's and C's in some classes, and A's and B's in other classes. In the second week of the 11th grade, I just quit. When I was in school, it was really difficult. Almost everything I learned, I had to learn by listening. My report cards always said that I was not living up to my potential.”

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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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