“She was tough on me, but I appreciated it, because I learned everything from her.

I am so, so proud of you.'

And, truly, all my life, all I wanted to do was make her proud.”

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‘The View’ paid tribute to Barbara Walters.Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

“I became diligent about going every week.

It was so important for her that we all do well and that we were all happy.

She was so supportive.”

FormerViewcohostSherri Shepherdrecalled defending Walters during an on-air interview with conservative pundit Ann Coulter.

I’m not playing with you.

Goldberg responded that Walters “demanded that we demand the best of us and respect from others.

That’s what she said: ‘You don’t let anybody talk down to you, ever.'”