Julia Louis-Dreyfus

And Henry's voice was like sailing up higher and higher because he has this gorgeous tenor voice. And his dad and I looked at each other and we knew without a doubt that this guy was going to be a singer, a musician. And of course, that's exactly what he is. In fact, he writes the music for this podcast. Do yourself a favor and listen to him on Spotify, if you can figure out how to work it.

Because seriously, he is just unusually good. And I say that as a music critic, not as his mother. And God damn it, I want to hear my own son's music on Spotify loud in my kitchen, which, okay, so this brings me back to my technical infirmities. Henry had a live show a couple of nights ago at a great venue here in Los Angeles called Zebulon. I bought tickets online.

Because seriously, he is just unusually good. And I say that as a music critic, not as his mother. And God damn it, I want to hear my own son's music on Spotify loud in my kitchen, which, okay, so this brings me back to my technical infirmities. Henry had a live show a couple of nights ago at a great venue here in Los Angeles called Zebulon. I bought tickets online.

And when we got to Zebulon, I brought the tickets up on my phone and I tried to get up the QR thing or whatever the fuck it is, and I can't do it. And, of course, there are people behind us in the line, and the show's coming up, and I don't want to hold up the line. And the nice kid at the box office offers to help me. Ma'am, he says. Oh, God.

And when we got to Zebulon, I brought the tickets up on my phone and I tried to get up the QR thing or whatever the fuck it is, and I can't do it. And, of course, there are people behind us in the line, and the show's coming up, and I don't want to hold up the line. And the nice kid at the box office offers to help me. Ma'am, he says. Oh, God.

And I see this very handsome young door guy watching this, and he's smiling. He's laughing a little bit at me, and I'm thinking, oh, come on. What? I'm that lady? I'm the one who can't figure out her own telephone? Please. The world has passed me by. God damn. But then the scanner went beep and we went in and the show started.

And I see this very handsome young door guy watching this, and he's smiling. He's laughing a little bit at me, and I'm thinking, oh, come on. What? I'm that lady? I'm the one who can't figure out her own telephone? Please. The world has passed me by. God damn. But then the scanner went beep and we went in and the show started.

And in 30 seconds, none of that mattered because the music was not just good, it was spectacular. And there I was doing one of the three or four things I love the most, listening to great music. And really, everything else fell away. Nothing else mattered. I was completely lost in it. Looking at my Henry on stage, I could see the direct line between his high school jazz band and this night.

And in 30 seconds, none of that mattered because the music was not just good, it was spectacular. And there I was doing one of the three or four things I love the most, listening to great music. And really, everything else fell away. Nothing else mattered. I was completely lost in it. Looking at my Henry on stage, I could see the direct line between his high school jazz band and this night.

And I was completely happy. Because really, is there anything better than the simple pleasure of a good singer singing a good song? Especially a singer you love with all your heart. So how wonderful then that today we are talking to the great Patti LaBelle. I'm Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and this is Wiser Than Me, the podcast where I get schooled by women who are wiser than me.

And I was completely happy. Because really, is there anything better than the simple pleasure of a good singer singing a good song? Especially a singer you love with all your heart. So how wonderful then that today we are talking to the great Patti LaBelle. I'm Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and this is Wiser Than Me, the podcast where I get schooled by women who are wiser than me.

In 1954, a very shy 10-year-old girl walked up to Beulah Baptist Church in West Philadelphia for the first time. So shy, in fact, that until that day, her mother had to convince her to go outside and play with other kids by paying her a quarter each time. But in that church... things started to change for her. Under the guidance of Ms.

In 1954, a very shy 10-year-old girl walked up to Beulah Baptist Church in West Philadelphia for the first time. So shy, in fact, that until that day, her mother had to convince her to go outside and play with other kids by paying her a quarter each time. But in that church... things started to change for her. Under the guidance of Ms.

Harriet Chapman, her choir director, gospel songs began to fill her head. The solos came, standing ovations started to roll in, people saying, that girl sure can sing. Ms. Harriet told our guest, never stop singing. Whatever you do, don't stop. And guess what? Patti LaBelle is not stopping.

Harriet Chapman, her choir director, gospel songs began to fill her head. The solos came, standing ovations started to roll in, people saying, that girl sure can sing. Ms. Harriet told our guest, never stop singing. Whatever you do, don't stop. And guess what? Patti LaBelle is not stopping.

You could right now go see Patti LaBelle perform live where you'd hear her sing incredible hits like the original Lady Marmalade, On My Own, and New Attitude. What you can expect at a Patti LaBelle show is drama, shoes flying, and a damn good time. That personality on stage, that big voice, and 18 studio albums have rightfully earned her the title of the godmother of soul.

You could right now go see Patti LaBelle perform live where you'd hear her sing incredible hits like the original Lady Marmalade, On My Own, and New Attitude. What you can expect at a Patti LaBelle show is drama, shoes flying, and a damn good time. That personality on stage, that big voice, and 18 studio albums have rightfully earned her the title of the godmother of soul.

Beyond music, she's an accomplished entrepreneur, actress, and a New York Times bestselling author of several incredible cookbooks. She has transformed her culinary talent into a multimillion-dollar empire with her brand, Good Life, which includes her viral sweet potato pies. Mastering one craft is challenging enough, but my God, Patti LaBelle has mastered many.

Beyond music, she's an accomplished entrepreneur, actress, and a New York Times bestselling author of several incredible cookbooks. She has transformed her culinary talent into a multimillion-dollar empire with her brand, Good Life, which includes her viral sweet potato pies. Mastering one craft is challenging enough, but my God, Patti LaBelle has mastered many.

In 2023, she was named one of Forbes Magazine's 50 over 50. She's a Grammy winner, an NAACP Image Award winner, a GLAAD Media Award recipient, and an inductee into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Yet the accolades she has received are not for her alone. A core part of who Patti is involves helping others. And I can't wait to talk about that. Thank you so much for having me.