Sunday, November 8, 2009

Marlee Matlin: Baby sitter's abuse led to life of drugs, violence


Monday night on "Larry King Live," the Academy Award winner opened up to guest host Joy Behar about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. She says the abuse led to drug use. She also opened up about her volatile relationship with actor William Hurt.Add Image

This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity:

Guest host Joy Behar: [Your] book is called "I'll Scream Later." Marlee, what does it mean, "I'll Scream Later?"

Marlee Matlin (through her interpreter, Jack): It goes way back to when I was in rehab. ... I got nominated for the Academy Awards while I was in rehab. And Jack asked me over the phone: "What do you want to say?" The press wants an answer. ...

The counselors were looking at me. I couldn't say anything. So I said, "I'll scream later." ...

From:www.cnn.com

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