Don Lemon is joined by The View Co-host and EGOT winning actress Whoopi Goldberg to get an in depth look at her new book, “Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me.” Whoopi opens up about her grief following the loss of her mother and brother, and her journey to becoming the influential figure she is today. She discusses her childhood, struggles with drug use, her incredible weight loss & how she landed the role on Star Trek.

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00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Weight Loss

01:48 - Whoopi’s New Book on Grief

05:20 - What Inspired “Bits and Pieces”

06:57 - What’s Your Favorite Memory?

11:31 - Feeling Lost or Lonely

14:59 - Relationships with Mothers

22:11 - Feeling Grief Differently

24:43 - Using Drugs

30:06 - Whoopi Values Her Alone Time

32:35 - Getting Her Spot on Star Trek

36:10 - Acting to Talk Show Host with The View