As Spielberg confirms whether ET was ‘slimy or dry’, we enter a new age of the celebrity interview (opens in new tab)

Veteran interviewees are forever trotting out the same anecdotes in response to unoriginal questions – until one fearless disruptor dared ask if ET had moist skinFor the most part, Steven Spielberg has avoided most of the indignities of the modern day press tour. He hasn’t had to subject himself to any , or summon any witticisms when presented with a . Unlike many other celebrities, he hasn’t chosen to promote Disclosure Day by answering softball questions while simultaneously . For this he s...