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.
Barbra StreisandRead
It always gave me the creeps when I saw performers who desperately wanted the audience to like them. That's not what I'm about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the discomfort of seeing performers seek approval at the expense of their authenticity.
Barbra Streisand expresses her discomfort with performers who seem overly eager for audience approval. She suggests that true artistry lies in authenticity and staying true to oneself rather than altering one's performance to gain favor. This embodies a philosophy where personal integrity and individuality are prioritized over external validation.
Themes
AuthenticityPerformanceApprovalIndividualityArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech about the importance of staying true to oneself in the creative industries.
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