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Barbra Streisand

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 Streisand

Truth

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Barbra Streisand means that people watching or listening can tell when something is genuine or fake because they respond naturally to honesty. If a performance or message drags or feels insincere, the audience will show their discomfort, like coughing, revealing their true reaction.

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