Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Patti LaBelle
10/1/20251 hr 1 min
Patti LaBelle is touring again! That makes it perfect timing to revisit her moving conversation with Julia from Season 3, which is packed with incredible stories. Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia welcomes 81-year-old singer, actress, and entrepreneur Patti LaBelle. The two discuss Patti’s legendary Grammy Award-winning music career and what the “Godmother of Soul” has cooked for friends like Nina Simone, Elton John, and Prince. Plus, Patti tells Julia why she was convinced she wouldn't live to see 50. Also, Julia asks her mom, Judith, if she can remember any racy song lyrics from her youth.<...
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First 90 secondsJulia Louis-Dreyfus· Host0:01
Hi, there. It's me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. We're back for Season 3 of Wiser Than Me. We're ready to bring you even more wisdom from the magnificent old women I have had the pleasure of talking to this season. And get a load of this. We've added some fun new items to our Wiser Than Me merch collection. Along with our classic tote bag and kitchen tea towel, we're introducing a new Wiser Than Me branded hardcover notebook, and an exclusive partnership with Lingua Franca, a New York City-based luxury and sustainable clothing brand. You gotta check out the gorgeous hand-embroidered sweatshirts, cashmere sweaters for you and your dog with Wiser Than Me phrases. Yeah, cashmere for your dog. I did say that. Browse the whole collection and start shopping today by visiting wiserthaneshop.com.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus· Host0:54
So I'm not good at technical things. If it's digital, I can't do it. Or really, I won't do it. I mean, I'm sure I'm missing out on a lot of stuff, but in the end, who really gives a shit? I get by just fine, thanks. Except for one thing: music. I love to listen to music. It's one of the three or four things I enjoy most in life. When I was in high school and college, we had a record player. (laughs) A record player, remember those? Oh my God, the hours and hours that I would