Watching The View

There is a new Sherri Shepherd interview at Entertainment Weekly online. Here is some of what she had to say in the article:

Do you feel like you are starting to learn more about politics and world events by doing Hot Topics every day?

I am growing and learning. I love being around Whoopi and Joy and Barbara. I love being in the Hot Topics room because I just listen. I open my mouth more around that table than [in the room]. Just as a woman I’m growing. I used to think women couldn’t work together. Because some bitches will work your nerves. But these women, I like coming to work every day. Sometimes we come back from break and we’re still giggling. I like that. If you had told me I’d be up every night reading The New York Times and the Washington Post and watching CNN, I would’ve laughed. Now I am learning more about politics and world events. I’m taking an interest in more things outside of myself.

Any topics in particular?
Children and health issues. Because I found out I’m diabetic just before I came out here. People are like, ”Oh, Sherri’s losing weight, she’s giving into the Hollywood thing.” It’s like, No, it’s because I stopped eating carbs and rice and drinking Pepsi all the time. I don’t have to do insulin medication because I’m eating right and exercising. And I didn’t know I was as passionate about people speaking English in this country. This is an amazing country we live in, and we can’t take advantage of all it has to offer if we don’t speak the language.

Is it tough to keep up with the other ladies?
I have a lot of life experience. I feel like what I have to say matters. Somebody said to me that you’re never at the mercy of somebody in an argument if you have life experience.

For the full article go here. A big thank you to Watching the View reader Aileen for the tip!

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