From her groundbreaking role playing one of the first openly gay characters on television, to her iconic appearances on David Letterman — where she repeatedly made the host speechless — actor and comedian Sandra Bernhard has always been unapologetically herself. And yet, decades into her career, she says she still discovers new layers every time she performs. Here are her songs.

Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) – Doris Day
Stop! In The Name Of Love – The Supremes
Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
People's Parties – Joni Mitchell
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester
Lose Again – Linda Ronstadt
Edge Of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks

Listen to Sandra Bernhard’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at lifeinsevensongs@sfstandard.com.

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