Nicolle Wallace sits down with Whoopi Goldberg to discuss her new memoir

Whoopi Goldberg sits down with Nicolle Wallace to discuss her new book, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me." The new memoir shares heartfelt stories about her unique upbringing with her mother Emma Johnson and brother Clyde Johnson and details how they both influenced her life.
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[@JacobElyachar]

Love seeing Nicolle Wallace and Whoopi together again! Nicolle will always be the one that got away in 'View' history, but I am so happy for her success.

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

You are so right! Nicolle and Sarah are the best!

[@mamaj7104]

​@@kimberlyenglehardt5770I love all The View ladies, but Joy & Whoopie are my favorites.

[@tanya1883]

Great interview. Whoopi is very interesting and enjoyable to listen to, and Nicolle did a fantastic job with her genuine affection for Whoopi, her great questions, and the way she held the space. Thank you both!

[@egonetta007]

I love Nicolle’s style of interviewing. She allows you to tell your story intensionally and she listens effectively. That style of interviewing is going out of style. Excellent interview. Thank you for sharing it.

[@longlivedemocracy756]

This interview was so calm. I love the chemistry and camaraderie between these two ladies.

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

I wish Whoopi had the chance to be more of this cadence on the show. Of course she can’t. This is what I liked about her late night talk show she had for a year or two. This soft roll.

[@Michelle6998832]

​@kimberlyenglehardt5770 If by "roll," you mean role. I don't think Whoopi plays any role (which is kinda ironic since she is an actor, singer & comedian). Whoopi wears her heart on her sleeve. She's an open book. And the more I love her for it.

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

@@Michelle6998832 nope. I meant soft roll.

[@Michelle6998832]

@@kimberlyenglehardt5770 ❤️

[@carolbulmer8253]

Nicole, thank you so much for sharing this interview❤️👏👏👏👏👏 I love Whoopi Goldberg… she is one of my heroes❤️🙏

[@answersforelders5570]

What a fantastic interview, two brilliant women I adore

[@michellebraham6615]

Whoopi is such a beautiful human inside and out❤

[@YevinM-rn7mp]

😂😂😂. She is nasty piece of garbage.

[@kathysquared]

Fifteen readers are ahead of me reserving this book at our library!

[@deborahcampbell7329]

Whoopi is a National Treasure.♥️

[@YevinM-rn7mp]

National trash you mean.

[@gashousegorillas1]

Big buffoon LIAR

[@dsscam]

Ha! More like a national nightmare. She's so hated by half of America. Whoopi is like finding 100 oz of tungsten in your treasure box vs 100 oz. of gold. She's pretty much been worthless since Ghost.

[@micheleganga1701]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅 she's irrelevant

[@deborahcampbell7329]

@@micheleganga1701 you need therapy

[@margaretyourchuck6417]

Love Whoopi Goldberg, pure class, real gold!

[@hawj1212]

😂😂😂😂 what?

[@YevinM-rn7mp]

You have no class if you think that. 😂😂😂

[@maryrosekent8223]

@@YevinM-rn7mp Thank you for your comment-it’s the perfect example of what’s wrong with our country!

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Yes! I totally agree!

[@skurland]

Whoopi’s been one of my favorites for 40 years. I know she’s not everyone’s cup of tea but her extraordinary talent (and survival skills) can’t be ignored.

[@laurasmith4101]

Excellent, insightful, interview. Seeing Whoopi and Nicolle together, again, is a real treat.

[@cshadow9790]

Please keep doing interviews like this. I was blown away that msn is actually capable of doing news coverage and interviews that did not cover the former president. I actually felt GOOD watching reality, life, curiosity and not FEELING slimed with the endless bottomless pit revolving trump/maga and corruption. Please please continue with this. Make it a trend. We need the fresh air!

[@MsBerries25]

Truth

[@CQ-369]

Ditto!

[@robinsansing2642]

It was a wonderful breathe of fresh air! Another time, another era!

[@lornahuddleston1453]

Amen!!! 🙏

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Two of my favorite humans sharing a delightful conversation--sweet!

[@sallymackay3847]

Thank you Whoopi! My mother has been gone 13 years and my sister about 5. The fact I never grieved them never occurred to me that all had already been said. That makes so much sense. Love you for all you have done and brought us!

[@elenalatici9568]

What a gift to know who you are thanks to your mother and brother.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Great interview, thank you for sharing ❤

[@gillelmore2440]

I'm glad Nicolle and Whoopi are great friends. I got to go to The View once. It was my first time knowing who Nicolle is. Now I'm fans of both. Great interview!

[@theeradiantgoddess]

Whoopi is an amazing overall human being.

[@donnafriend153]

Can’t wait to read her book, agree with Whoopi and hope she is right,🙏 that the American people will get it right again!

[@carollane7938]

Nicolle and Whoopie this was a wonderful is a wonderful interview!

[@franknemeth7430]

Here's a American woman speaking about the love of her family and mom - and then these hateful comments from people whose live's are just filled w/ hate all day- everyday that's all their live's are filled w/ hate every second of their life is just hate . Whoopi Goldberg your life is filled w/ love . God Bless America - and u too .

[@josephjones825]

😂 🤡

[@harpoonhunter1683]

I recall Whoopi said from 'that moment I realized how much my mom loves me and cares for me'. 👍

[@stoopidpursun8140]

Her life is NOT filled with love. She hates everyone who isn't a far left Marxist.

[@colowyowatchman4420]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TaytesHugeCaulk]

You triggered the Sybilz.

[@theks6704]

Whoopi is so spot on about her mom and brother never seeing Trump as president, I think god for the same thing. My parents would be in shack in his words, his morals, his lack of compassion!

[@beth12ann]

Love Whoopie and every movie she has acted in. Color Purple one of my all time favorites. What a wonderful, smart, talented lady 😍❤❣

[@harpoonhunter1683]

Loved it! And the skit she wrote acted by Ted Danson in dark face. True comedy and love between them. I recall Whoopi saying 'from that moment I realized how much I love him and care for him'. 👍

[@mrbilly9917]

Idk I think the Whoopster was a mid tier actor at best

[@byrolyn8182]

GOD BLESS WHOOPI..🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wolfdreams2000]

Nicholle and Whoopi, thanks so much for this beautiful interview 💜

[@tinajenkins1530]

Class Act

[@elenalatici9568]

Incredibile number of trolls on this thread. The Republicans are threatened by. Whoopie Goldberg talking about the extraordinary love and support from her family???

[@harpoonhunter1683]

My veteran uncle and veteran aunt both agree. I recall Whoopi said 'from that moment I realized how much my mom loves me and cares for me'. 👍

[@richyp64]

Thank you Whoopi for being a strong birthing person and standing up for the values and ethics of our 💙 party. Love, unity and equity will win in the end. 🧡💛💚💙💜

[@ElvinIsbell]

That was so sweet. I've loved Whoopi since my mom made me watch the special she spoke of in this interview. And I used to love Whoopi's talk show, simply called Whoopi. What a human!

[@lornahuddleston1453]

Whoopi is a Mensch! ❤

[@laurawatters914]

WE LOVE YOU WHOOPI GOLDBERG!! I LOVE THE VIEW!! AWESOME INTERVIEW NICOLE!! 😊💓🤘✌️

[@user-hb9oi5fe8p]

What a beautiful interview. I love both of these smart, talented ladies

[@TheDonna200]

Whoopi Goldberg is such a class act and she’s not just a National Treasure, she’s a Global one and you are so lucky to have such a talented and amazing woman in America.

[@mmcleod8148]

Amazing interview❤. Whoopi is not just funny but so very wise.

[@gashousegorillas1]

Not!!

[@fv9859]

This is such a good, invested interviewer. Love her discretion and timely interventions.

[@susanpallister8037]

Thank you, Whoopi and thank you, Nicole. Words for thinking people.

[@glamp12]

Love from your fans Whoopi! Thanks for sharing the love Nicole!💪💙💪💙💪💙💪💙

[@MO-ir7bt]

I always felt they had a great rapport on the view.

[@carriewatson8671]

Wonderful Interview! And Whoopi’s book is informative, moving, and entertaining! Thanks ladies!

[@beatrizlrodriguez4348]

wonderful interview and the book is going to be wonderful to listen to, thank you Girls

[@v66catta84]

Great interview Nicolle! I’ve always admired Whoopi!

[@pennywilliams841]

Love this interview and I just finished this book , it is a great read

[@Matell]

Wonderful 16 mins of my day!

[@MelindaNickolaisen-zn4gr]

Great interview that reminds us to always express love of your family so that you never have regrets. Loved the Mike Nichols story. Thanks to both Nicolle and Whoopi.

[@debhowse5975]

Have always loved Whoopi. Have her book on order. Can hardly wait.

[@robertmarino2158]

Great interview, amazing story , thank you for sharing . Stay strong & have fun .

[@meghanunderwood5920]

Fantastic interview!!!

[@pattysylvanbutterfly433]

Thank you both so much for sharing about this book. Right after this clip I went straight away to my local library to borrow the book & audiobook. Looking forward to hearing the stories over the next few days!

[@gloria8027]

What a wonderful interview!

[@lesliehohenfeld1]

The day after Trump was declared winner in 2016 my 88-year-old mother turned her large American flag upside down & kept it like that high on a pole for all to see. She also posted articles on her refrigerator about Trump’s cruel policies and behavior for all of her visitors to see.

[@lcflngn]

Marvelous interview, we need more positivity amidst all the muck out there. Partly bc I’m a Berkeley gal, Whoopi has long been one of my favorite heroes. Yeah she “got famous” but she’s so thoroughly normal too. When I was a kid & teen we were pretty well aware of her. So Berkeley proud! Got the book on audible for an upcoming kinda long & stressful trip, Whoopi’s voice is my fave. Can’t wait. Gotta add, my lovely dad died in 2015, and I’ve been happy he didn’t have to experience you know who. Omg he would’ve been so depressed. It’s impossible to really think about. Little bitty silver lining there.

[@user-pf3rs6pk7k]

Bit's and Pieces Thank You Whoppi Goldberg

[@johnhandley6123]

She looks so beautiful!

[@lynnhughes]

One of my favorite Americans- Whoopi Goldberg

[@mikewilder6728]

Ouffffffff! You gotta be extremely uncultured!

[@MsBerries25]

@@mikewilder6728 shame on you.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Same here!

[@gashousegorillas1]

Big racist white hater

[@lloydholland9522]

Awesome interview

[@suzannelong4631]

Nicolle Wallace and Whoopi Goldberg, perfection right there!

[@janewolfe9137]

A lovely and interesting conversation. Thank you Nicole and Whoopi.❤️

[@sagesufferswell]

This was fantastic. I grew up in love with Whoopie. I gotta listen!!

[@Barbramajk]

Great interview. Love both of these women.

[@josephadiaz8343]

This was awesome, thank you Nicole 😊♥️🙏✝️✌️😎

[@MAC-xx5to]

Loved this interview! Love them both. I can’t wait to read her new book. ❤️

[@deborahblackshear3325]

❤😊. What a beautiful interview Nicole and Whoopi.

[@robinsansing2642]

Great interview with two lovely ladies! I admire Whoopi so much for always speakimg her truth, I love her honest!

[@vickywitton1008]

I love Whoopi and have seen all her movies, she is brilliant!

[@darkskinss]

Whoopi looks beautiful here. An African queen goddess.

[@bcb7443]

Thanks Nicole & Whoopi!! 🙂

[@gashousegorillas1]

Thanks for lying

[@CM-vl4wi]

Whoopi is amazing.

[@teamcougars]

I could listen to her stories all day, she is just so real and relatable 💜💜

[@meliw4142]

I just watched the biography of Barbara Stanwyck. She, too, knew and loved her performance crew. What great company, Whoopi!!!

[@jochildress5003]

Love Whoopi. I lost my mother in 2006, and I have often thought the exact same thing about her not having to witness the Trump years. So grateful.

[@elizabethspeck8594]

I hope and pray we get it right this time too. Love you whoppi Goldberg.

[@sarahkay626]

Loved this interview! ❤

[@MollyKay452]

Great interview.

[@bjnva]

She has helped many people on their way up!🥰

[@franbeier3587]

Thank so much to both of you. Real conversation with no hyperbolic theatre. Admire you both so much

[@nicolerod7909]

I highly recommend this book. A beautiful tribute to her mother and brother

[@libbyworkman3459]

The family resemblance each to the other is remarkable.

[@tushimamoton8604]

Great Interview! ❤❤❤ Whoopi!🫶

[@MFSCheri]

Just bought the book and can’t wait to begin reading. Love both Whoopi and Nichole!!!!❤

[@MultiDianeD]

Nice insight into the real person.

[@janeingram7331]

That was an excellent interview. Both Nicolle and Whoopi are special people. Jane, Philadelphia

[@gashousegorillas1]

Not even close

[@robinr.9007]

🌷 lovelovelove her! 😊

[@johndobbins2606]

I love how whoopi and Nicole became good friends !!

[@alexespind]

Love Whooplove Whoopi Goldberg

[@afridgetoofar1818]

Why?

[@judychandler8485]

I love Whoopi Goldberg. On top of all her talents, she has a heart of gold. 🌹

[@elainebuchsbaum]

I will buy your book because I want to hear about your mother

[@cwc1646]

Great discussion and stories, thank you !

[@babybree175]

Love to see. People I genuinely like…but whoop will always have a special place in my heart

[@lornahuddleston1453]

Ditto🎉👍👏🙏💗

[@jodibeth6296]

So sweet Nicolle and Whoopi. Great interview. ❤

[@lindakindlon2383]

such a genuine interview. ❤

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

Love the komono too ..thanx brings back memories 😢😮😊

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

We both lost mom same time 15 years ago spouse like your brother 😮

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

I never carried any luggage when you first met me in DC in da 80's ..😮maybe your mother took on my advice ..😮

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

The Matif art of art ..the experience in French. .

[@CliftonBowers-pc2xu]

Oscar taught piano...a professor you know too..

[@shannonbowman5990]

❤

[@user-kt2lt2yb2x]

Fantastic interview. Thank you both, Nicolle and Whoopi, love you ladies!

[@theramden6025]

Flaws and all I love Whoopi and her world view.

[@freedomfinder5196]

Appreciate both these brilliant women. 💞

[@MartaLove-hz3ju]

I adore you, Whoopi!! You are one very wise woman.

[@cher-amirose7109]

ALL the 💚💚💚

[@kathleennotaro9935]

Great interview! Thank you

[@pamduncan9181]

I love whoopie

[@frogdogink4415]

Gotta love Whoopi ❤️

[@jackiejohnson887]

Thank you Nicole, for this amazing interview 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mamphetelisekantsi7926]

I love Whoopi ❤️