It's like an American tradition. A person gets successful and then he's supposed to change for the worse. It's silly.

Quote by Barbra Streisand

Topics: America And Americans Quotes, Traditions Quotes

I arrived in Hollywood without having my nose fixed, my teeth capped, or my name...

I arrived in Hollywood without having my nose fixed, my teeth capped, or my name...

Why does a woman work ten years to change a man's habits and then complain...

Why does a woman work ten years to change a man's habits and then complain...

Men are allowed to have passion and commitment for their work ... a woman is...

Men are allowed to have passion and commitment for their work ... a woman is...

I hated singing. I wanted to be an actress. But I don't think I'd have...

I hated singing. I wanted to be an actress. But I don't think I'd have...

I hated singing. I wanted to be an actress. But I don't think I'd have...

I hated singing. I wanted to be an actress. But I don't think I'd have...

Why is it men are permitted to be obsessed about their work, but women are...

Why is it men are permitted to be obsessed about their work, but women are...

To have ego means to believe in your own strength. And to also be open...

To have ego means to believe in your own strength. And to also be open...

Bitches. It's a very male-chauvinist word. I resent it deeply. A person who's a bitch...

Bitches. It's a very male-chauvinist word. I resent it deeply. A person who's a bitch...

The audience is the best judge of anything. They cannot be lied to. Truth brings...

The audience is the best judge of anything. They cannot be lied to. Truth brings...

It is every woman's dream to be some man's dream woman.

It is every woman's dream to be some man's dream woman.

I don't like the word 'superstar'. It has ridiculous implications. These words - star, stupor,...

I don't like the word 'superstar'. It has ridiculous implications. These words - star, stupor,...

I was a personality before I became a person. I am simple, complex, generous, selfish,...

I was a personality before I became a person. I am simple, complex, generous, selfish,...

I'm not that ambitious any more. I just like my privacy. I wish I really...

I'm not that ambitious any more. I just like my privacy. I wish I really...

I've been called many names like perfectionist, difficult and obsessive. I think it takes obsession,...

I've been called many names like perfectionist, difficult and obsessive. I think it takes obsession,...

Around people I don't know, I'm totally at a loss.

Around people I don't know, I'm totally at a loss.

A man who graduated high in his class at Yale Law School and made partnership...

A man who graduated high in his class at Yale Law School and made partnership...

I just don't like the idea of her singing my songs. Who the hell does...

I just don't like the idea of her singing my songs. Who the hell does...

I don't know what happens to me on stage. Something else seems to take over.

I don't know what happens to me on stage. Something else seems to take over.

I've always defended Shania. She not only opened doors; she knocked several down.

I've always defended Shania. She not only opened doors; she knocked several down.

I'm just glad to be feeling better. I really thought I'd be seeing Elvis soon.

I'm just glad to be feeling better. I really thought I'd be seeing Elvis soon.