Learning From Cher?
April 12, 2008
Cher can not be 61 years old! That is my immediate response, but then I remember she has a daughter almost as old as I am and, well, I guess she is getting to be an old broad. And, when you consider her career accomplishments, well, it would be impossible to fit them all into a life less than sixty-one years in extent.
Personally, I have never been a giant fan of Cher as are some of my friends and family. In fact, I have said some pretty harsh things about the nature of her influence. Okay, I have said some really, really, really, really harsh things about her influence. Nevertheless, as someone who appreciates personal achievement I tip my hat to Cher for her many accomplishments.
She began her career the year I was born; 1962. Since that time she has sold more than 200 million records, has been in 15 movies, has been all over the television screen, and it would appear that there might need to be a whole new internet created just to accommodate all of the Cher Mania. I would mention all the awards she has won, but my fingers would succumb to cramps from all the typing.
Back in the 1960’s she and Sonny were doing the Las Vegas resort circuit when they were discovered by network TV scouts which eventually resulted in them having their own variety program. Four decades later Cher is returning to Vegas. She has signed a deal for 200 performances at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. And, Cher tickets Las Vegas will grant access to a show that is going to include dancers, aerialists, and of course, the costumes.
I plead guilty to having blasted Cher for what I believe to be a negative influence on our culture. But in an effort to be fair I want to ask what I can learn from her successes. Here are a few thoughts:
1. If talented people persevere when they hit rough spots, the talent will catch other people’s attention.
2. If you tattoo your body extensively it will catch people’s attention.
3. If you medically augment your body and then don’t wear very many clothes it will catch people’s attention.
4. If you wear outrageous costumes it will catch people’s attention.
5. Catching people’s attention can result in great popularity and wealth.
Okay, I’m one-dimensional, so help me. What positive things do you think can be learned from Cher and her lengthy career?
I agree, flamboyance might catch people’s attention, but it will only take someone so far without talent.
You really dont know anything that she has done around the world, like getting more protection for the GI’S helments in irack, and all the money she has given back to different charity’s, also her movies like MASK which she gave a beautiful acting job for people with that afflication, and numerous other thing she has given to society. God bless her for all her achivement in her career and the amount of people like me that cannot get enough of seeing her in person. If you dont know anything about her, you shouldn’t throw stones. Your opnion is for the bird’s. That is my point of view, and you should reconsider yours now that you know more about her, Thank you henry
Henry, I know all those things. And, think they are great. I have re-read my post, and other than saying that I have blasted her in the past for her negative cultural influence, I don’t think I threw any stones.
We can all find something good and something bad to say about the people in our lives. My question was not about anything negative, it was “What positive things do you think can be learned from Cher and her lengthy career?”
For Cher fans who read this… here is another incredible event you should know about. Cher Convention will be held August 11-12, 2008 at Caesar’s Palace — so you can see the Cher Show and attend the Convention! It is an amazing event that raises money for one of Cher’s favorite charities, Children’s Craniofacial Association. Cher is the national spokesperson for CCA. I am on the staff of the foundation that holds this event. You can contact me if you have any questions.
For more information and/or to make a donation, visit our website: http://www.cherconvention.com
Side Note: I also work for the shop that consigns Cher’s personal clothing. If you would like a list please email me at: linda.alamprese@starwares.com
You didn’t say anything about her nose… but then you were trying to be nice (as I duck and run)
Linda, thanks for sharing the information.
Sage, thanks for diverting potential bullets away from myself and towards you.