. . . it is true, even people with painful childhoods. . . grow up to be more interesting people. So, there’s always a positive to a negative.
BARBRA STREISANDI always wear the same thing at home. I can’t be bothered with jewelry. My pants have elastic waists. I like to be comfortable. There are so many more important things to worry about.
More Barbra Streisand Quotes
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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 don’t like talking about myself and I don’t like talking about the work.
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When I sing, people shut up.
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I’m not weird, just different from people who aren’t different.
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What reaches an audience is honesty. If you’re saying something truthful that’s supposed to be a funny line, it’s going to be funny. And if it’s supposed to be a serious line, it’s going to be serious. But, I don’t think there’s a distinction between how you play drama or comedy, if it’s based in the truth.
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I think when I was younger, I wanted to be a star, until I became a star, and then it’s a lot of work. It’s work to be a star. I don’t enjoy the stardom part. I only enjoy the creative process.
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Being a celebrity is a no-win situation. If you get along with your co-star you’re having an affair, if you don’t you’re having a feud.
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It’s very often the artist who gives a voice to the voiceless by speaking up when no one else will.
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I want the best product for my audience, and if I don’t care 100%, who will? It’s my name, my likeness that goes out there.
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I can take any truth; just don’t lie to me.
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To have ego means to believe in your own strength. And to also be open to other people’s views. It is to be open, not closed. So, yes, my ego is big, but it’s also very small in some areas. My ego is responsible for my doing what I do – bad or good.
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I am a nice person. I care about my driver having lunch, you know.
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I was raised on the streets, in hot, steamy Brooklyn, with stifled air.
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I was a personality before I became a person.
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As a young woman, I wanted nothing more than to see my name in lights.
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