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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He (son Jason) doesn't see me as a (gay) icon, he sees me as his mother who touches his hair too much. No, I love being an icon to anybody. Equal rights, you know?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker emphasizes the importance of personal relationships over public identity.
In this quote, Barbra Streisand reflects on how her son views her not as a celebrity or icon representing a cause but simply as his loving mother. While she recognizes the significance of being a symbol for equal rights, her primary joy comes from the intimate bond she shares with her son, highlighting the contrast between public perception and personal identity.
Themes
LoveIdentityFamilyAcceptanceRights
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about family values.
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