The Artist as Citizen Barbra Streisand

[@peterdavino4408]

This is just one example of why Barbra Streisand is a historical as well as artistic figure. When her life is reflected upon in future generations, her legacy will be valued, her contribution to society will be respected and her artistic accomplishments will be a blueprint for other artists to learn and grow from. Because we're living in the same timeframe as Barbra we're not really aware of this. But future generations will look upon her as one of the greats. She is one of the greats. She is, in that sense, immortal.

[@principeturandot4593]

Even today, this speech still holds true. Thank you for sharing the full speech for us all. Not only is she a brilliant speaker, but also a caring, intelligent, and thoughtful citizen. And even though she's in her early 50s at the time of this speech, she's so beautiful! Radiant.

[@lenorefoxmoor9985]

Reply to Turandot's "Even though she's in her early 50s, she's still so beautiful." (How Common). And we may imagine Ms Streisand's dismay and disgust regarding the AGISM blaring from your off-key aria ( "feed your head").

[@principeturandot4593]

@@lenorefoxmoor9985 You know, I really didn’t mean it in the way you interpreted it. Certainly, I didn’t expect anyone to take umbrage, so aggressively, with what was meant to be a sincere compliment to the greatest star. Even so, I can see how my original comment can seem ageist. But that wasn’t my intention. What I meant was Barbra has ALWAYS looked younger than her years and has always been beautiful - appearance has always been a preoccupation with her. Furthermore, being an actress, we know how the world, and Hollywood, regards women of a certain age. My comment was simply to say that Barbra Streisand defies all of that. Streisand has an indescribable, timeless beauty, in my humble opinion. That’s all.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

@@principeturandot4593i knew what you meant. I totally agree with you. She’s just gorgeous here! And I loved her movie, The Mirror Has Two Faces, in which she references Turandot. I loved that movie so much, I purchased it.

[@principeturandot4593]

@@cynthiaennis3107 "When we fall in love we hear Puccini in our heads." I'm with you 1000%. I've enjoyed watching that film so many times over the years. It's such a feel-good film. And the soundtrack is so lush! One of my go-to favourites of all Streisand films. :)

[@tonitalas1757]

It's amazing how Barbra can speak so passionately, accurately and articulately for a long time and with no notes. She is truly a gift to the USA 🇺🇸 and the world 🌎

[@cynthiaennis3107]

She really brings excellence to all she does! She’s absolutely amazing!

[@jj2288]

I love watching this video, Barbra Streisand is one of a kind....love her!

[@barbraevergreen]

Thanks for sharing.. She's a great inspiration to many. Incredible woman. ❤️❤️❤️

[@magicchandelier]

She knows perfect how to answer.Her intelligence is enough for each answering question the people ask. Congratulations Barbra.

[@barbraevergreen]

Oh my God Barbra she's incredible!!! The way she answers all these questions with grace. I want to be like her. 😍❤️

[@dr.calebrobbins.3177]

Then emulate what you value about Barbra ... that is fundamentally what she wants PEOPLE to do with their lives creatively or otherwise.

[@barbraevergreen]

@@dr.calebrobbins.3177 I will . 🥰

[@leticiachiok8057]

What a gifted woman...indeed she doesn't rest on her laurels but continue to become a responsible citizens, help/drive for many causes to improve the human race, an activist and a philanthropist.

[@whostosay3256]

You can’t argue with the truth. She’s right - great speech

[@Joy-qw3wm]

Wgat a truly incredible lady.not only a talented artist but a wonderful person who cares about her fellow men and women.

[@aspec42]

Ive watched this video a couple of times. Gets better each time.....

[@barbraevergreen]

Same. ❤️

[@sagdragon64]

Just finished reading Chapter Fifty-Two The Artist as Citizen from My name is Barbra. At the end of each chapter I will listen to or watch the correlating topic being a movie, an album or TV Spot or TV Show. It has been very fun to experience what I already know of her to be embellished by the testimony of her autobiography. Watching this speech and Q&A for the first time after reading of the experience she had was enthralling. I appreciated how nervous she was. It is so easy to see Barbra Streisand as this big Star. So talented, intelligent engaging and beautiful. Yet human enough to be nervous just speaking her mind. Despite her un-comfort Barbra is an excellent speaker and a great inspiration.

[@blanchefan]

Love this! Can't believe I'm just now seeing it; so grateful it's on you-tube. Go, Barbra! :)

[@jj2288]

In an event like this, she doesn't mind if the right side of her face was being filmed. I find her beautiful! Yeah, thank you for Yentl!

[@peterdavino4408]

@JJ/ I was thinking something similar here- although she thinks her left side is better- the right side is beautiful as well. It was interesting to see her from that angle. We're so used to seeing her from the left that it's like discovering a whole new person from the right. I think perhaps she's being too critical of herself. Maybe we're all a little bit like that.

[@jj2288]

@@peterdavino4408 Agree, she is beautiful both side of her face.

[@ningtaylor6186]

I love how I am surfing Barbra and seeing your familiar posts everywhere. Same mission..a few months apart.

[@tvfilmfl]

She's so incredibly smart, so much like her character Katie Morosky would be if we saw her at this age.

[@sherylhawker9593]

yes! way to go!

[@rafaellaarroio1528]

Thank you so much!

[@sylviabanks2455]

Barbra would make a good president! Smart as a whip, compassion, lovable and everything I’d love to see in a leader. I am so happy though that she chose to use her most fantastic voice to entertain us. You’re the very best Barbra! Love you! Forever! Shana Tova! ❤️🇮🇱

[@willec7105]

Distilled down to its essence, her basic point is that, just because she is an artist or from "Hollywood", it doesn't mean she is not just as much a citizen as anyone else with the same right to speak out and express her opinion. That's it and that's what she is doing here. Period.

[@dr.calebrobbins.3177]

It is interesting to observe how far we as a global community have come on some of the issues discussed here ... much has changed for the better some have become entrenched and grown thus harder to contain. This talk was obviously done in a pre 9/11 World. The World in many ways has become a better place in which to live - but at a hefty price. Progress is never linear. What stands out for me listening being Human Nature is a constant - there will always be people like Streisand who care about the future of the Human race not just the here and now ... This suggests that the Artist has a valuable role in Society ... through their work they bring our focus on Tomorrow the Political being the manager caretaker if you will of the immediate and short term. The former ensuring we keep the latter accountable in their strategies for management. Yet we often mistake and overlook the value Artists have in our communities.

[@craigjb8740]

Absolutely brilliant ❤

[@rietuijlenbroek2100]

Thank You for being Barbra Streisand ❤

[@hectortyrellbalicat4868]

Shes not only a singer and an artist also aVery inteligent woman .

[@christianbernardsinger]

Brilliant!!!!

[@TeresaOdete-jc9po]

Boa noite eu sou sua fã n'1💶💶💰💰💳 💳 beijos 💋💋

[@SultrySole]

God she’s so electrifying to watch and listen to. WOW.

[@donperegildonperegil]

Extraordinary

[@fredmironov5419]

Oh mi god!!, how old is she and she's so pretty.

[@OohSugarCrumbs]

She was 52 here.

[@MonkeyGami]

This video was recorded in 1995. Had they used a videotape from 1950, she'd look like a child!🙂

[@yamil.343]

Too bad she wasn’t interested in politics. I believe she would’ve been President. Lord knows this country would’ve greatly benefited from it. A singularly unique human.

[@rosaliebaker5988]

Be come our!!! President!¡!

[@tarnopol]

Her speech was like buttah.

[@garyluchau432]

EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE ❤

[@ningtaylor6186]

She's her Father's baby.

[@TroyBrooksPainter]

great

[@babysesystemsinternational5408]

A true luminary.

[@TeresaOdete-jc9po]

Boa noite beijos 💋💋

[@rosaliebaker5988]

If she knows¡!! all this..PLEASE!! Vote for this debate, I think you would WIN!!!

[@paulinadisilva1119]

Best

[@TeresaOdete-jc9po]

Boa noite 🌆 beijos 💋

[@francescmonterde3748]

She,s the only one...push home now!!!

[@martinalicht2877]

Go for President, BABS!!!

[@albertdiner]

I am surprised how aggressive some in the audience were during the questions, it recalled a scene with Katy Morosky in THE WAY WE WERE. I would ask why are tickets so expensive not only to concerts, but also to Broadway shows, museums. Should the government sponsor a free day or a discount day at such events so low income families can participate in art.

[@domuscalami]

15:00

[@ΙωαννηςΜπαβας-κ9θ]

utube john bavas crazy

[@rosaliebaker5988]

You should! Step! Up be in the!! Election!!!

[@markoliver630]

Singing yes politics no

[@snarkyenigma9219]

Few would disagree that Barbra Streisand is an insanely gifted performer and all around highly intelligent person, but we as humans form our ideologies, opinions, and outlooks on the lives we lead, and on our physical environments as well as on the company we keep. In short, for her entire adult life, Barbra has led one of the most sheltered and isolated lives of any celebrity on the planet Earth. Based on that alone, Streisand is completely unqualified to judge, let alone legislate how any ordinary American citizen should live their lives.

[@patricedecourcy4505]

How many days a year you spend in her presence, talking to her and watching her talking to others? Basically you judge her (knowing really nothing about her) yet you say she is unqualified to judge others because she doesn't know them. Funny.

[@snarkyenigma9219]

@@patricedecourcy4505 Barbra's isolated life is very well documented, but if you want to believe that she's standing in line at Ralphs bitching about rising food costs, or concerned about the cost of gasoline as she pumps her gas at Costco, or is worrying about crime rising in her mountain top neighborhood overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu ... um, OK. Yes, Babs is an expert in life in America for 400 million people.

[@patricedecourcy4505]

@@snarkyenigma9219 Very well documented? By whom? She's always been trying to stay out of sight. For sure she is isolated but also she is surrounded by so called normal people, e.g. her assistants. And she's been always a very curious person. Anyway - you are not an expert in life in America for 400 million people. Nor is she. Most people who in your opinion "know life better" don't read books, articles, and are rather narrow minded.

[@juliogrmoreno1253]

She's always of sensationalism, gossiping, and make believe fake news...but in the background she's been working tirelessly personally, and through her Streisand Foundation without taking credit for it...nothing wrong with privacy though. Cheers!

[@juliogrmoreno1253]

I meant away from sensationalism...etc.

[@Anthony-co4go]

what utter bullshit!!!!!

[@rietuijlenbroek2100]

Thank You for being Barbra Streisand ❤