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Barbra Streisand

I've been called many names like perfectionist, difficult and obsessive. I think it takes obsession, takes searching for the details for any artist to be good.

Barbra Streisand

Art

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Barbra Streisand is saying that being labeled with negative terms often comes from the intense focus and attention to detail required in art. She believes that this kind of deep commitment and careful examination is necessary for an artist to achieve high quality work.

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