It's a little intimidating to walk into a studio and know that you're going to sing a duet with Barbra Streisand.
Musically, I'm always inspired by the legends like Barbra Streisand.
Barbra Streisand, for one, is one of my idols. I've listened to her since I was a little kid - the first album I ever bought was 'A Star is Born' with Kris Kristofferson.
I only ever wanted to be Barbra Streisand.
I learned by watching Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand.
Growing up, my ideals were Barbra Streisand, Cher, and my mom.
Phil Ramone is very special. Barbra Streisand or Diana Ross... they are the best.
I've got to say that I don't see myself as some sort of political type like Alec Baldwin or Barbra Streisand. I don't want to come across like that. I'd be embarrassed if that was the way I came across.
If I were to put on Barbra Streisand and Duke Ellington, one might say the combination isn't good.
You knew the difference between Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, straight away. Now everyone sounds like each other, and I don't think that's right.
When I came out to my parents, I knew that they knew. My father was like, 'Are you sure?' I literally said, 'You took me to see Barbra Streisand at Madison Square Garden.'
I will never be Barbra Streisand, but I have done an awful lot more than what I was sent out to be.
Barbra Streisand did us all a great service when she didn't get her nose fixed.
As a child, I would put on shows in my neighborhood with friends and perform Barbra Streisand songs for my classmates.
On a personal level, as a Christian, it will not be Barbra Streisand I'm standing in front of when I have to make an accounting of my life.
Barbra Streisand has accomplished so much, and Dustin Hoffman as well. They are down to earth and approachable. I admire that.