Cher Has Never Been a Huge Cher Fan. But She Loves Being Cher. by Philip Galanes

With a new album of Abba covers, a Broadway musical about her life and a no-holds-barred take on her career, the 72-year-old pop icon is as outspoken as ever.

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Table for Three: Passing the Torch: Denzel Washington and Michael B. Jordan by Philip Galanes

Mr. Washington, next in "The Iceman Cometh" on Broadway, and Mr. Jordan, the "Black Panther" star, discuss their idols, black superheroes and #MeToo.

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Social Q's: Why Is My Daughter Such a Drama Queen? by Philip Galanes

And: clothes before hellos; explaining a mysterious bodily odor; and the lady who lunched and brought leftovers home to her husband.

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Table for Three: Al Franken and Olivia Wilde: Calling a Lie a Lie by Philip Galanes

The senator and the actress discuss truth and untruth in the age of "alternative facts" and the importance of thinking for yourself.

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Table for Three: Misty Copeland and Sally Field on the Social Significance of Their Success by Philip Galanes

The two women talk about overcoming barriers in their careers, fighting for better roles and how it is important for artists to be politically active.

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Table for Three: Glenn Close and Patrick Kennedy on the Weight of Mental Illness by Philip Galanes

The actress, currently in "Sunset Boulevard," and the former congressman discuss psychiatric disorders, addiction, challenging families and more.

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Table for Three: Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto on Public, and Private, Drama by Philip Galanes

Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto discuss the childhood difficulties that drew them to acting, their shared commitment to young people at risk, and more.

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Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto on Public, and Private, Drama - The New York Times by Philip Galanes

Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto discussed the childhood difficulties that drew them to acting; their shared commitment to young people at risk and L.G.B.T. issues; and the emotional divide…

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Table for Three: Lupita Nyong'o and Trevor Noah, and Their Meaningful Roles by Philip Galanes

The actress and the "Daily Show" host talk about the challenges of diversity, childhoods lived under oppressive governments and #OscarsSoWhite.

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Table for Three: Viola Davis and Edie Falco Talk Race, Sex and Life Before Stardom by Philip Galanes

The actresses talk over drinks about the struggles in their early years " waiting tables and eating Spam " and what success means to them today.

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Table For Three: Tyne Daly and Jim Parsons Discuss Their Latest Projects by Philip Galanes

The actors Tyne Daly and Jim Parsons discuss their latest projects, which deal with the AIDS crisis in its early days and its aftermath.

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Table for Three: Cyndi Lauper and David Byrne Discuss Creating Hits, On and Off Broadway by Philip Galanes

A hit or two is nice, but Cyndi Lauper and David Byrne are working on creating hit productions, on and off Broadway.    

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Table For Three: A Lunch With Holland Taylor and Christine Quinn by Philip Galanes

Holland Taylor, who plays a politician, and Christine Quinn, who is one, share a love for Ann Richards, a Texas legend.    

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