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Barbara Walters Does Graffiti With Artist David Choe (VIDEO)

First Posted: 02/ 9/2012 1:48 pm Updated: 02/ 9/2012 1:48 pm

Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters recently took a walk on the wild side, doing graffiti with artist David Choe.

Choe, a famous muralist, painted the walls of Facebook's office in exchange for shares of company stock. That stock is now worth $200 million. He sat down with Barbara Walters for his first interview, where he lamented about news organizations "beating down the door" to hear about his windfall.

Walters also tried her hand at Choe's craft. He took a can of spray paint to Barbara's white blouse, and lifted her into the air so she could tag a wall. The two also painted a mural with the caption "Babs, don’t make me cry." She posted pictures of her foray into graffiti to her Facebook account.

Walters seemed delighted by the experience, which she discussed on "The View" on Wednesday. She said that Choe had taken care to watch for any cops nearby.

She also seemed charmed by his response to a question. "How much am I worth?" Walters asked, holding out her arms after he tagged her blouse.

"Priceless," Choe answered.

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Barbara Walters got her big break at "Today." She worked her way up as a writer, a "Today Girl," a reporter and finally the show's first female co-host. In the clip above, she is shown interviewing Mary B. Gallagher, former personal secretary to Jackie Kennedy.
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Barbara Walters recently took a walk on the wild side, doing graffiti with artist David Choe. Choe, a famous muralist, painted the walls of Facebook's office in exchange for shares of company stoc...
Barbara Walters recently took a walk on the wild side, doing graffiti with artist David Choe. Choe, a famous muralist, painted the walls of Facebook's office in exchange for shares of company stoc...
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09:01 PM on 02/12/2012
Altho I don't know how it feels, but I smile when someone who falls into that kind of money says money isn't everything.
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repugnicansfearme
Here endeth the lesson.
03:15 PM on 02/12/2012
David is recovering from back surgery and won't be painting for a few months.
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Dave24
Without God, life is everything.
07:37 PM on 02/09/2012
Awwwwwwww.

He doesn't have to worry about living and can concentrate on making art while taking care of his friends and family for the rest of their lives.

My heart bleeds for his real problems.
06:41 PM on 02/09/2012
It wasn't his first interview! He had just finished at least an hour and a half with Howard Stern.
Fascinating man and I look forward to her special.
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yeswecanjane
Top 2% should create more jobs or pay more
02:33 PM on 02/09/2012
I am looking forward to watching this special and also looking forward to watching the women of The View discuss Rick Santorum's Triple Win. I am an Obama supporter but found it odd that there was no discussion on the triple states win.
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outloud
Illegitimi non carborundum
02:16 PM on 02/09/2012
Always glad to see creative, productive artists making some dough.

Seems like a pretty grounded guy.