“The aging process seems to strike first at the mechanism which warns that we have been talking too much and the listener is growing restless. The signal isn't perfect at any age - drink, for instance, throws it right out of kilter - but it is almost non-existent in old people.” PeopleFirstsHas BeensSeemsAgeProcessPerfectTalkingToo MuchGrowingDrinkAgingStrikesInstanceMechanismListenersSignalsOld PeopleRestlessAging ProcessTalking Too Much Author:Barbara Walters
“when your child is in trouble, the first thing you do is blame yourself.” FirstsChildrenTroubleOur ChildrenBlameYour Children Author:Barbara Walters
“I first interviewed Fidel Castro 39 years ago. He was charming and fiercely guarded about his private life. He called our interviews 'fiery debates.' During our times together, he made clear to me that he was an absolute dictator and that he was a staunch opponent of democracy.” YearsFirstsMadeTogetherDemocracyClearYears AgoAbsolutesDebateOpponentsOur TimeInterviewsDictatorCharmingPrivate LifeFieryGuardedCastroTime TogetherOur Time Together Author:Barbara Walters
“First of all, the Jewish religion has a great deal in common with the Christian religion because, as Rabbi Gillman points out in the show, Christianity is based on Judaism. Christ was Jewish.” FirstsShowsChristianReligionLiteratureChristDealsCommonChristianityJudaismRabbiJewish Religion Author:Barbara Walters
“This is what I tell, especially young women, fight the big fights. Don't fight the little fight... Be the first one in, be the last one out. Do your homework, choose your battles. Don't whine, and don't be the one who complains about everything. Fight the big fight.” FirstsLittlesBigsLastsYoungFightingBattleComplainingYoung WomenBadassHomework Author:Barbara Walters
