Funny thing to say, Sonny was a Republican. That said, when I was 14 years old my best friend and I snuck into through the stage door of the Bushnell in Hartford, and hit is piles of old stage curtains. We had orchestra seat tickets but we wanted to get back stage and it seemed exciting. We came out of hiding at show time and met Sonny and Cher. They were wonderful and friendly. The manager of the Bushnell told us to take our seats but after the show, Cher met us at the side stage door and invited us back stage again. I don't think she was more than 18 or 19 years old but we thought she was so beautiful. She always looked so "big" on tv and I was shocked at how petite she really was. She was tall, but she if she wore a size 2, it would have hung off of her. Same with her ring size. They invited us to a party at the Sonesta Hotel but I said NO. Why would adults invite young teens to a party at a hotel. It seemed like a really BAD idea My friend cried. She couldn't believe that I wouldn't go to a party with the Shindig Cast. (tv show of the 60's) She didn't speak to me for a week, because of course, she wouldn't go by herself.
Cher could be as dumb as a stone but she was very nice to us and I will give her a pass!