The audience is the best judge of anything. They cannot be lied to. Truth brings them closer. A moment that lags - they're gonna cough.
Barbra StreisandRead
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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What this quote means
Being a star requires hard work and dedication, often overshadowing the enjoyment of creativity.
In this quote, Barbra Streisand reflects on her journey to stardom, expressing that the pursuit of fame often comes with challenging responsibilities. While she once aspired to be a star, she discovered that the reality of stardom is filled with hard work and pressure, detracting from the joy she finds in the creative process of making art.
Themes
StardomCreativityHard WorkSuccessPressure
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Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the realities of fame in the entertainment industry.
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