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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You know, for me, the realization that two people should have the right to form a sacred union regardless of their gender was strengthened when I saw a performance of the play The Normal Heart in 1985. After feeling the love those two men had for each other, I dare anybody not to want them to get married by the end.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of love and the right to marriage for all, regardless of gender.
Barbra Streisand reflects on a personal experience that deepened her understanding of love and the right to marriage for same-sex couples. Witnessing the affection demonstrated in 'The Normal Heart' made her realize the universality of love, prompting her to advocate for the acceptance of all relationships and the right to marriage, highlighting the sacred nature of such unions.
Themes
LoveMarriageAcceptanceSame-SexUnion
In practice
Example use cases
A speech advocating for LGBTQ+ marriage rights.
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