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The Barbara Walters special. [1994-03-21]

"On her annual Oscar-night special, Walters interviews Elton John, Meg Ryan and Steven Spielberg, whose film Schindler's list is nominated for 12 Academy Awards. John candidly discusses his past dependency on drugs and alcohol; his 1984 marriage (I thought [it] would change all the unhappiness); being comfortable with his homosexuality; his current relationship; and his efforts to help Michael Jackson with his recent problems. Ryan talks about the success of the sleeper Sleepless in Seattle and roles she's turned down, including Clarice Starling in The silence of the lambs; her 1991 Valentine's Day marriage to Dennis Quaid, which took place in a hotel room ('We called the concierge and said: 'We want to get married''); and the joy of being a mother. Spielberg comments on being a Best director nominee and the critical acclaim given to Schindler's list ('I think if the film wins [Best Picture] it's a lot more important than if I win'); his childhood struggles with his Jewish identity ... cont.

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