What powerful talk show host, actress, and part-time dance machine only lasted a semester at the University of New Orleans before dropping out?

After giving up on college, the Louisiana native held down a variety of odd jobs, including law clerk and oyster shucker, and was never heard from again. Oh, except for her eponymous TV sitcom, stand-up specials, films and incredibly popular daytime talk show.

Asked by Beth Sederstrom · Last updated 5 years ago · 255.4K views · SOURCE