A human being is only interesting if he’s in contact with himself.
BARBRA STREISANDSometimes you resent the people you love and need the most. Love is so fascinating in all its forms, and I think everyone who has ever been a mother will relate to this.
More Barbra Streisand Quotes
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You have to live life in the moment and get the most out of it.
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How could such a destructive man [referring to Bush] be so popular with the American people?… Not only is he poisoning our air and water – he’s poisoning our political system as well.
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And remember, this was a president (George W. Bush) who was selected by the Supreme Court rather than the people.
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Most awards, you know, they don’t give you unless you go and get them – did you know that? Terribly discouraging.
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I like to stay home a lot. I like to do other things, too, like decorate.
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I can take any truth; just don’t lie to me.
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Sometimes, when you work with mediocre talents, they feel entitled. They act like stars. Genuinely talented people don’t.
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Just imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same. My idea of a perfect world is one in which we really appreciated each other’s differences: Short, tall; Democrat, Republican; black, white; gay, straight-a world in which all of us are equal, but definitely not the same.
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I’ve considered having my nose fixed. But I didn’t trust anyone enough. If I could do it myself with a mirror.
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I’d rather not talk about money. It’s kind of gross.
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I just don’t like the idea of her singing my songs. Who the hell does she thinks she is? The world doesn’t need another Streisand! (on Diana Ross)
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Stay true to yourself. People respond to authenticity.
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I’d started going to acting classes at 14, played ‘Medea’ at 15 and really wanted to be a classical actress.
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A human being is only interesting if he’s in contact with himself. I learned you have to trust yourself, be what you are, and do what you ought to do the way you should do it. You have got to discover you, what you do, and trust it.
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Performing, for me, has always been a very inner process.
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