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Oprah Winfrey: My "Pretend Voice" Mistake
8 Sep
Summary
- Winfrey felt she had a pretend voice on air.
- Her authentic self emerged on her talk show.
- The show became a force for good and personal freedom.
In a recent reflection, Oprah Winfrey humorously revealed what she considers a past career "mistake" – her perceived "pretend voice" during her time as a news anchor. Winfrey recalled never feeling entirely comfortable in her own skin while on air, often feeling inauthentic.
This changed dramatically when The Oprah Winfrey Show premiered on September 8, 1986. The host admitted that the talk show format allowed her true voice to emerge, making her feel like she had "come home."
Looking back, Winfrey acknowledged that the show, which ran for over 25 years, became an unexpected force for good. She emphasized the profound impact it had on her, her dedicated team, and the millions of viewers whose lives were touched by its content.
