Goldberg reveals pride at conquering fear

Whoopi Goldberg has spoken of her pride after making inroads into overcoming her crippling fear of flying.

The Sister Act star, who normally uses buses to travel in America, told the New York Post that she recently had to cross the Atlantic for a business commitment.

Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson suggested that she undergo a course to conquer her fear and Goldberg also enlisted the help of a doctor to administer sedatives on the private jet should a panic attack set in.

"I had a guy with me, but I didn't need it. I'm kind of proud. I'm going to fly to the West Coast to surprise my daughter," she said.