Barbara Walters: What period or moment in your life brought you the most joy?

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Barbara Walters

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In Paris and Italy, the summer after graduating from college.

Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2004 source ↗

Others on this question

Martin Kemp English musician and actor

The births of my children, Harley Moon (28) and Roman (25).

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 July 2018 source ↗

Ronnie Wood English rock musician

Right now is a pretty good time in my life. I am existing on three-monthly check-ups, but, yeah, I am very grateful.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 September 2017 source ↗

Each time I gave birth.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 October 2010 source ↗

Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 January 2025 source ↗

Christopher and Dana Reeve. Robert and Michelle Smithdas—teachers who are both deaf and blind. Oprah Winfrey.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, October 2004 source ↗

A fireplace, a book, and a snowy day, with no possibility of getting into the office.

Recorded The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 October 2004 source ↗

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