How Wayne Smith Becomes Cher
For more than 40 years, the Dallas native has impersonated the Goddess of Pop at gay bars across the country, garnering legions of fans all his own.
- story: Alex Gonzalez
- photo: Chris Rusanowsky
For more than 40 years, the Dallas native has impersonated the Goddess of Pop at gay bars across the country, garnering legions of fans all his own.
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