I was a teenager when I was introduced to Barbra Streisand in the film What’s Up Doc?. I fell madly in love with this gorgeous and funny woman. Years have passed, and I have learned that she is also so brilliantly talented, compassionate, and wise. I’m so grateful to live in this world at the same time as Barbra. And She’s as beautiful today as the first time I saw her. ❤
She is beautiful - inside and out! I have loved her since I was a little girl. My mother introduced me to her music and movies and I am so thankful for that. Her amazing voice gives me goosebumps to this day and I am almost 59 now. It was always my biggest dream to see her live in concert (and Elvis too). I know neither can happen, but a girl can dream! I cannot imagine my life (growing up) without her influence and inspiration. She is the GOAT!
@@-ansa 🤣 You just contradicted yourself. Lol. If you can write or text a language, he or she can decipher the grammar. You responded to my comment, which means you comprehend.
Just the speech I would have expected from the Barbra I have come to know from afar throughout the years. Congratulations to you for being an exceptional artist and being acknowledged for your talent.
Dear Barbra! Love from Ukraine! 😍Thank you for your large heart! I love your talant so much! When I know you support us, all difficulties are not so strong. God bless you!
Congratulations on your award, Barbara. You have a amazing comprehension of what people need an require to be happy with their life. Your understanding of love has always been important to me and many others. Thank you for all you have given to the world of humanity. You really are greatly appreciated and admired. Bless you, and yours with happiness and joy.
Barbra, I love you so much. If there were more Barbra Streisand in the planet, our world would be at Peace ( or at least close to it, because there will always be a smock in the crowd, you know?) Thank you for every word you said, every song you sang, every movie you made/directed/acted, for being a soldier for women, LGBT and other rights. You are and have been for 60 years, my #1. Your speech brought tears, goosebumps. You are the best. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your speech. Thank you for how you make me feel and think, for the past 60 years. Shalom Shalom to you.
Peace between governments is most important.. I hope.. Barbra thanks for your contributions to Music and acting. Life is a scrambled puzzle that needs to be put in the correct places for peace. Congratulations on your Award.. Cheers.
Thank you Barbra for speaking up for all victims of the war, Israelis and Palestinians. Both nations are victims of their leaders who care only about power. Love
It is horrific when civilians are killed on both sides. However, your moral equivalency between democratically elected leaders from Israel and Palestinian leaders who are authoritarian and/or jihadists. Distinctions and nuance are important
✋🏽🍃👵🏽🍃🎓🍃📖🍃Nicht zu Vergessen🍃beschreibt die Bibel einen Akteur hinter der Politik & diesem gesamten Systems🍃( Lukas 4 : 5 - 7 )🍃& 🍃( Offenbarung. 12 : 12 )🍃🌍🍃🌏🍃🌎🍃Gewusst🍃🤔🍃🥀🍃🙏🏽
@@elkeali-drossj.w.9422 Yes, that is Paul/Rome, the False Prophet and Rome the Last BEAST of Daniel 7 and 8. "Hebrews" 10:5 is a LIE. Read Psalm 40:6.
Thank you Barbra for all you do. Not only does your beautiful voice give me the chills, your humanity does too!!! I couldn’t have said it any better. May you always be surrounded by love and light.❤
So deserving of all the accolades she has received in her illustrious career. Her voice, her talent, her integrity, her intelligence, her empathy for everyone is what makes her an icon, and has always and will always be my inspiration, my idol. Congratulations Barbra Streisand.
I had such a crush on you upon first sight when my parents took me to see Funny Girl in 68, I was 8! Since that time I've owned most of your albums, my first being Color Me Barbra. There exist many wonderful female voices in this world, but yours is by far the best. Memories, which has been covered by many artists is a great example, your version brings goosebumps to my skin. Congratulations on the award, everything you say is true, we just need to educate those who would have the Jews disappear. I'll never know why this is, I'll never understand it, the hatred makes no sense at all! Cheers on a wonderful career, and thanks for all the entertainment you have provided to all of us over the years.👍😎✌🗽
We are the same age, and I fell in love with her voice and energy and humor when my moon took me to see Funny girl. I also have every LP, CD, cassette, and now her book. I’m dyslexic so I downloaded it in Audible and bought the hard cover book too. Barbra’s music takes me down memory lane
Barbra, you brought the same passion, attention to detail, humanity, and heart to this speech as you have brought to your work during your extraordinary career. Thank you for continuing to foster dialogue that can foster kindness, empathy, and our shared humanity.
Actor/Director/Singer/Activist Barbra Streisand is la crème de la crème in everything she touches. Her entire life has been devoted to humanism and spreading joy and understanding. Brava on all counts!❤
Since I was 12 years old (I'm 60 now) Barbra Streisand is the only artist I've idolized. Her work is unparalleled, and this speech embodies much of the great person at the heart of all her music and movies. ❤
Congrats Barbra! You have been an inspiration to me since I can remember. My Mother was Born April 20, 1941. Very Close to your birthday! She is gone now. She spoke about the things you have spoken about for many years, and today. She loved your music, she also sang, as do I. I am a gay man, just a few years older than your Son Jason. I always thought, wouldn't it have been wonderful , that you and my Mother were friends. She used to say to me, that peace is so very simple, it's a shame that man hasn't figured it out. Anyway, Congrats, and may we all in this world find peace and love.
She is an exceptional human being and woman of peace, urgimg rulers to find a solution to the current conflicts. I love that she mentions how she regrets every death in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. Being Jewish, that empathy makes her even greater.
I first saw Barbra when I was 9 and the movie was Hello Dolly. WOW what an adventure it was to go threw the whole movie and at the end I was in love. Also glad my life had her in it and I was able to experience her while she is still here. She's an amazing woman.❤😊
Congratulations you are so humbled give yourself a great pat on the back for what you have done .l hope and pray that there will be peace. I can't imagine what its like for them people that are suffering. We all need to pray that it will soon end and once more thay can be a end to the fighting. Such a lovely and honest spech God's blessing to all your family x❤
I rarely agree with ANYONE 100% but with tears in my eyes, I listened to this compassionate, faith-filled, loving woman talk the truth. I totally lost it when she mentioned Anne Frank.....I'm a black woman but a cord is hit deep in my soul with any mention of Anne. At 30 I went to her hiding space in the attic. When I rounded the corner where Anne's bed was there were still newspaper clippings on her wall, of her heroes. I literally broke down and had to be carried out physically because I couldn't stop crying....still crying!!! Barbra hits the same nerve. Her words and deeds have touched my soul more now than ever. We gotta do better before history completely repeats itself. Congratulations Barbra Streisand, you make your Daddy proud. TRUST!
I am a Jewish, gay, leftist, American man. And even though I am American and a male, I feel like one of the “meek” of the world. I feel like a simple farmer content with a simple life who wishes for everyone the chance to plant a garden,live in peace and safety…to see their crops and family thrive. But I seem to be surrounded by bulldozers, poisoners,marauders, ravenous usurpers…the greedy and the power hungry. They have the power to stomp on my garden,burn my house,scatter my animals and kill my children. And they do it. They do it. I stand and shake my head in disbelief and despair. Where on this planet are the adults who can prevent this constant outrage? And, if it cannot be stopped, what are my options? To move away from the danger? But the danger is anywhere there are people. My own country is just inches away from becoming Fascist! The land that I grew up believing was a refuge for the broken and dispossessed of the world is now comparable to the oppressive regimes that once drove people to our shores. Do I turn to some kind of spirituality for comfort? Is religion the refuge of the powerless? Even dying will not end my plight. I am every one.
@renzo6490. Try to sometimes just look up. Look at the sky. Slow down. Feel the breeze. Realize that no one person ( not even our remarkable Miss Streisand) can heal this world by themselves. Time changes us. It's a medication. In our life's journey we find out the meaning of Faith. Be strong. Be aware of what's going on but don't let it pull you down into the quicksand. Life goes on & on & on and then one day we disappear, forever
"... pray for sanity to prevail...." Thank you for that hope. IS there hope for our Western "civilization"? Where there is a complete disregard for the truth? Sanity. You are so very tremendously gracious in this speech, as you always are. Thank you for your voice. The things that were unthinkable are back. It is beyond astounding. Repairing the whole world does seem impossible. And has been for forever. But kindness, art, decency, ... ' just very grateful for this. Your voice is filled with hope. May we all sit down and listen.....
She is certainly not the typical Hollywood airhead. Streisand really tries to think through the issues, and if she doesn’t know the answer, she admits it. Of course, her fame rests on her abilities as an actress and director, and above all, her extraordinary voice.
We are hearing more and more from this remarkable woman about what makes her one of the greatest singers of all time. I wish for our sakes that she could be given the largest platform possible.
Barbra, always inspires me. She’s amazing and incredible. I just adore her. It would be amazing to meet her. Actually it’s my dream. Barbra, I love you! ❤💜🎉 I celebrate you.
"It takes - yes - courage to fight, but sometimes It takes more courage to sit down and listen." There lies the answer, and the only answer, to resolve our differences. Thank you Barbra for your thoughtful and sensitive speech. Your experience and wisdom shine through.
Barbra you are the epitome of a beautiful decent human being, I’ve loved you since I use to listen to your records in the early 1970’s I’ll be 78 in August 2024, and I STILL LOVE YOU❤ Your Movies & Songs are like “buttah”
Dear Barbra Streisand, Your words of wisdom, insight, compassion, and intellect bring some light and understanding to the human condition. We all want the same thing, and yet, (is it our ego?) we get in our own way to pursue the sameness in all of us. For the past 56 years I have been honored to listen to your words of wisdom through music, movies, interviews, etc. At the young age of 10 I was already explaining to others that whatever you were sharing through song or screen you were sharing something true and meaningful from your heart. I am deeply grateful that I get to exist in the physical world with you in it.
Don't stop speaking up... Yes I love your singing your movies your philanthropy but especially that you stand up for everyone regardless of colour religion etc...
FINALLY, a voice of reason, the first one I've heard. Thank you for daring to be a flame of hope and sanity to help guide us through these days and nights of heinous, malevolent storms. The personal risk you expose yourself to when standing up and speaking a succinct, eloquent voice of truth and unity is incomparably greater than it is for the average person. This is not unappreciated. XoXo💔💖💓💕💞📢🌎📡🌏📣🌍🌹🌹😅🌹
How do I even BEGIN to describe how my heart is EXPLOOOODING right now...😍💕 I'm sure you're all feeling the same way after hearing Barbra's BRILLIANT, HEARTFELT acceptance speech, and I'm just SO GRATEFUL that we are SOOOO BLESSED to have this INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL GIFT from G-d in our lives... 💕🙏🏼💕 Thank you Barbra for always leading the way with your TREMENDOUS heart, unparallelled WISDOM and unstoppable PASSION; and for being my HERO, my ROLE MODEL, and my SWEET, SWEET, SWEET INSPIRATION every day of my life ....❤❤❤❤️
This speech moved me deeply. Barbra is the one and only.💫👑💎I admire her brilliant intelligence, her great sensitivity to social issues, her generosity.❤🔥Barbra is a very important human being in my life. Her films and songs are in my life over 40 years. We are divided by thousands of kilometers, the nationality, the language, the age, the social standing, the way we live... But what she say, what the films she make or what the film roles she chooses, what lyrics she chooses and with what awareness and sensitivity to words she sings... It makes a great impression on me. I think all of this connects us. It makes her incredibly close to me. Barbra's creativity at various stages of my life helps me in different ways. Dear Ms. Streisand, I bow low and thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart. 💛🌿🌻🌿🌻🌿💛
Barbra is ONE of a kind! I have enjoyed her talent all of my adult life, but only recently, I have learned what a great and thoughtful human being she is. I started paying attention to her activism a few years ago, only to find out that she has been working and promoting great causes for decades. I am reading her book right now and I am convinced that she does life her own way.
I saw that she won anotger award. Shes just everything to me. My favorite singer actress and human!!!! Shes so real despite all that talent she stands up for humanity so well.
I was raised on her music, my mom used to sing her songs so much, I learned them....my mom passed away 7 years ago, I remember mom buying an 8 track of Superman. I have epilepsy, but I still remember those songs 🥰
1st class. Super presentation. Well deserved receiver of the Genesis Prize. Thank you, Barbara, for your voice, in so many ways, expressing the human heart, the human experience. Thank you, thank you.❤
A world ambassador of goodness and a life dedicated to the betterment of the world. He has done very good work. She always reminds me of the image of a strong woman. Barbra and her films, songs and colorful life can never be ignored, but the work she has done for the world and humanity is an exemplary artist's sensitivity. I love him very much.
I’m two years Barbras senior so I’ve been lucky to have her in my life all this time. Barbra is the very best! I’m not envious of her, I’m so happy for her. The most talented and so generous with her charities! Couldn’t love and admire you more Barbra! I relate to you in many ways. I lost my father before I was four. My mother was so verbally abusive to me and yes, also jealous. I wish you Shana Tova! May you and yours have a sweet year! ❤️🇮🇱
I saw Barbara the first time when she performed on the Ed Sullivan show that in the early 60s not only MIF of her and have been a fan of her since then she’s a very smart and challenged woman Nene because she can sing so beautifully and well, but the way that she can make people understand to her movies through her music to everything that she does what’s important in life she is one of the greatest women I have ever had the privilege of knowing but yet never that would be a dream come true actually being able to meet her now I’m in my 70s And she’s still one of the greatest people on earth
Thank you for this. I agree with you, I respect you, I support you. I am appalled at how this terrible war brought out the worst in some people. It also brought out the best in others. Let's hope these others win the day. People don't necessarily need to agree in minute detail, but I believe everyone needs to try to understand that we are all in this pickle we call life, together. Sorry for sounding like a Polyanna, but what good choice we have other than to work things out?
This is so beautiful. Her excellence in musical talent is only eclipsed by her excellence in heart, spirit, soul and philanthropy. Interestingly, it’s pledge week for PBS and in the last two days I have had the joy of watching Yentl on TCM AND the amazing ‘Back to Brooklyn’ special on PBS during the pledge week ongoing at PBS all over the country. Her humanity and compassion for all others, flooding through each performance. Beautiful, thoughtful and educated acceptance speech. Barbra has always been someone I admire - think of the musical references she uses here to convey the way pain is infused in the very DNA of a traumatized person and a traumatized group. She speaks from her heart here and she speaks as I would if I could be so eloquent on a world stage. The power of love means nothing is impossible. Even world peace.
Barbra - an ordinary name transformed into one with talismanic power - one of the greatest beings ever to grace our planet, a divine way-shower, sent here to inspire and steer us all into the light. We bathe in the shower of your greatness.
Since I was 6 or 7 years old I fell in love with Barbra Striestand I love her strong voice I would minc her now I am 55 years old and I still sing to her songs and I want to thank you for speaking for Jews, she is so right about hate and the Palestinian people no one can take our lives away if we were given it from our God above thanks again
Barbra Streisand is an extraordinarily intelligent, courageous, and compassionate person. She is a brilliant artist. She is a leader who possesses true humility. She is a lifelong philanthropist. Her acceptance speech brims with truth and wisdom. Thank you, dear Barbra. You embody the best of what people can be, if they so desire.
You sang " People" like you meant it, as if everyone had an opportunity A feeling deep in your soul Says you were half now you're whole No more hunger and thirst But first be a person who needs people People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world, Barbra, Keep talking. I remember Ann Frank too.
My Muse since I was in my 20’s and I now I am in my 70’s . No-one beats this women’s talent !
So true💗💗💗I admire that you've been a Barbra fan for 50 years! She is super talented and always sends powerful messages.
Ah! A kindred spirit. I can't add anything to your comment. 😍
My teens to my 60’s ✌🏼
Me since 6 and I’m in my early 50s… NO ONE ! She is a gift.
Agree, I been a fan since I was 12 or 13, almost in my 70's
I was a teenager when I was introduced to Barbra Streisand in the film What’s Up Doc?. I fell madly in love with this gorgeous and funny woman. Years have passed, and I have learned that she is also so brilliantly talented, compassionate, and wise. I’m so grateful to live in this world at the same time as Barbra. And She’s as beautiful today as the first time I saw her. ❤
Oh lord yes! How fortunate to live in this time when this woman with her wisdom and enormous talent is gracing the planet with her presence. 💓
Same for me, i was 15 yrs old with the movie Funny girl funny lady..... Felt totally in love ... That was in 1984 for me 🙏🏼
I agree with every word billbill5326. 🤗🤗❤❤
Exactamente,bella antes y ahora. ❤❤🇪🇦
She is beautiful - inside and out! I have loved her since I was a little girl. My mother introduced me to her music and movies and I am so thankful for that. Her amazing voice gives me goosebumps to this day and I am almost 59 now. It was always my biggest dream to see her live in concert (and Elvis too). I know neither can happen, but a girl can dream! I cannot imagine my life (growing up) without her influence and inspiration. She is the GOAT!
THIS is why I love her so much, for her humanity!
When will she be sending millions to a socialist country like Cuba?
Congratulations! . Deserved recognition for their achievements and enormous commitment to the community. Te amamos Barbra!
Which community?
@@ceasarandrepont1243 Community, society? I'm sorry, I don't speak English. I'm just expressing my congratulations.
@@-ansa 🤣 You just contradicted yourself. Lol. If you can write or text a language, he or she can decipher the grammar. You responded to my comment, which means you comprehend.
They told you that they meant to say "society" or so, wdym?) @@ceasarandrepont1243
Just the speech I would have expected from the Barbra I have come to know from afar throughout the years. Congratulations to you for being an exceptional artist and being acknowledged for your talent.
Dear Barbra! Love from Ukraine! 😍Thank you for your large heart! I love your talant so much! When I know you support us, all difficulties are not so strong. God bless you!
May God Bless you and yours and keep you safe.
How much money (her personal money) did she send to you and your family?
@@ceasarandrepont1243 Mrs Barbra send me and my family much more, then money: belief in humanity and pray.
@@deeeliades3426 Thank you for your support!
@@ceasarandrepont1243 there is much more, then money, we received. Beleif in humanity and pray.
Intelligent, funny and amazingly talented woman. She’s a gift to the world.
Congratulations on your award, Barbara. You have a amazing comprehension of what people need an require to be happy with their life. Your understanding of love has always been important to me and many others. Thank you for all you have given to the world of humanity. You really are greatly appreciated and admired. Bless you, and yours with happiness and joy.
Barbra, I love you so much. If there were more Barbra Streisand in the planet, our world would be at Peace ( or at least close to it, because there will always be a smock in the crowd, you know?)
Thank you for every word you said, every song you sang, every movie you made/directed/acted, for being a soldier for women, LGBT and other rights. You are and have been for 60 years, my #1.
Your speech brought tears, goosebumps. You are the best. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your speech.
Thank you for how you make me feel and think, for the past 60 years.
Shalom Shalom to you.
Peace between governments is most important.. I hope.. Barbra thanks for your contributions to Music and acting. Life is a scrambled puzzle that needs to be put in the correct places for peace. Congratulations on your Award.. Cheers.
Thank you Barbra for speaking up for all victims of the war, Israelis and Palestinians. Both nations are victims of their leaders who care only about power.
Love
It is horrific when civilians are killed on both sides. However, your moral equivalency between democratically elected leaders from Israel and Palestinian leaders who are authoritarian and/or jihadists. Distinctions and nuance are important
✋🏽🍃👵🏽🍃🎓🍃📖🍃Nicht zu Vergessen🍃beschreibt die Bibel einen Akteur hinter der Politik & diesem gesamten Systems🍃( Lukas 4 : 5 - 7 )🍃& 🍃( Offenbarung. 12 : 12 )🍃🌍🍃🌏🍃🌎🍃Gewusst🍃🤔🍃🥀🍃🙏🏽
so true !
@@elkeali-drossj.w.9422 Yes, that is Paul/Rome, the False Prophet and Rome the Last BEAST of Daniel 7 and 8. "Hebrews" 10:5 is a LIE. Read Psalm 40:6.
Thank you Barbra for all you do. Not only does your beautiful voice give me the chills, your humanity does too!!! I couldn’t have said it any better. May you always be surrounded by love and light.❤
I could listen to her speak for hours l love her so much.🥰❤Xxxx
Oh how I've loved BARBRA STREISAND...my whole life..🥰 The music, the movies, the woman...one of the GREATS 🥰🥰🥰
So deserving of all the accolades she has received in her illustrious career. Her voice, her talent, her integrity, her intelligence, her empathy for everyone is what makes her an icon, and has always and will always be my inspiration, my idol. Congratulations Barbra Streisand.
Love Barbara Streisand
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Barbra. . . . . . .NOT "Barbara", sugar!!
@@voozoo1606 Thank you!
Barbra ;-)
I had such a crush on you upon first sight when my parents took me to see Funny Girl in 68, I was 8! Since that time I've owned most of your albums, my first being Color Me Barbra. There exist many wonderful female voices in this world, but yours is by far the best. Memories, which has been covered by many artists is a great example, your version brings goosebumps to my skin. Congratulations on the award, everything you say is true, we just need to educate those who would have the Jews disappear. I'll never know why this is, I'll never understand it, the hatred makes no sense at all! Cheers on a wonderful career, and thanks for all the entertainment you have provided to all of us over the years.👍😎✌🗽
Yes! Since the ‘60s Barbra I’ve been your ardent fan! ❤❤❤
We are the same age, and I fell in love with her voice and energy and humor when my moon took me to see Funny girl. I also have every LP, CD, cassette, and now her book.
I’m dyslexic so I downloaded it in Audible and bought the hard cover book too.
Barbra’s music takes me down memory lane
What a lady and what an orater. The politicians should listen to her words. Absolutely awesome 💖💖
LoveLoveLove your love for the world Barbra ❤
Barbra, you brought the same passion, attention to detail, humanity, and heart to this speech as you have brought to your work during your extraordinary career. Thank you for continuing to foster dialogue that can foster kindness, empathy, and our shared humanity.
Actor/Director/Singer/Activist Barbra Streisand is la crème de la crème in everything she touches. Her entire life has been devoted to humanism and spreading joy and understanding. Brava on all counts!❤
Thank you so much for your speech full of humanity Madame Streisand
Since I was 12 years old (I'm 60 now) Barbra Streisand is the only artist I've idolized. Her work is unparalleled, and this speech embodies much of the great person at the heart of all her music and movies. ❤
“Live together in peace”. Can it done? I think so. Congratulations Barbra for your award!
Congrats Barbra! You have been an inspiration to me since I can remember. My Mother was Born April 20, 1941. Very Close to your birthday! She is gone now. She spoke about the things you have spoken about for many years, and today. She loved your music, she also sang, as do I. I am a gay man, just a few years older than your Son Jason. I always thought, wouldn't it have been wonderful , that you and my Mother were friends. She used to say to me, that peace is so very simple, it's a shame that man hasn't figured it out. Anyway, Congrats, and may we all in this world find peace and love.
She is an exceptional human being and woman of peace, urgimg rulers to find a solution to the current conflicts.
I love that she mentions how she regrets every death in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. Being Jewish, that empathy makes her even greater.
Jewish is an ideology, do not foeget that!
A great and profound soul. She opens the passages of thinking in purest forms of unity through the spirit of love.
I first saw Barbra when I was 9 and the movie was Hello Dolly. WOW what an adventure it was to go threw the whole movie and at the end I was in love. Also glad my life had her in it and I was able to experience her while she is still here. She's an amazing woman.❤😊
Me too. In Pittsburgh
the best Singer of World
I never got to tell you 😟😻🙂
Yes maam
Totally agree. Love Barbra. Been listening and watching her in movies. Have most of her CDs. She's in a class all by herself!!!!. ❤❤❤❤❤
We have in Italy miss Mina, very nice singer; a duet with 🙂 She Miss Streisand, Is possibile? To Me like see You wich sing Together in Live.
Amen to this
Congratulations you are so humbled give yourself a great pat on the back for what you have done .l hope and pray that there will be peace. I can't imagine what its like for them people that are suffering. We all need to pray that it will soon end and once more thay can be a end to the fighting. Such a lovely and honest spech God's blessing to all your family x❤
I rarely agree with ANYONE 100% but with tears in my eyes, I listened to this compassionate, faith-filled, loving woman talk the truth. I totally lost it when she mentioned Anne Frank.....I'm a black woman but a cord is hit deep in my soul with any mention of Anne. At 30 I went to her hiding space in the attic. When I rounded the corner where Anne's bed was there were still newspaper clippings on her wall, of her heroes. I literally broke down and had to be carried out physically because I couldn't stop crying....still crying!!! Barbra hits the same nerve. Her words and deeds have touched my soul more now than ever. We gotta do better before history completely repeats itself. Congratulations Barbra Streisand, you make your Daddy proud. TRUST!
I am a Jewish, gay, leftist, American man.
And even though I am American and a male, I feel like one of the “meek” of the world.
I feel like a simple farmer content with a simple life who wishes for everyone the chance to plant a garden,live in peace and safety…to see their crops and family thrive.
But I seem to be surrounded by bulldozers, poisoners,marauders, ravenous usurpers…the greedy and the power hungry.
They have the power to stomp on my garden,burn my house,scatter my animals and kill my children.
And they do it.
They do it.
I stand and shake my head in disbelief and despair.
Where on this planet are the adults who can prevent this constant outrage?
And, if it cannot be stopped, what are my options?
To move away from the danger?
But the danger is anywhere there are people.
My own country is just inches away from becoming Fascist!
The land that I grew up believing was a refuge for the broken and dispossessed of the world is now comparable to the oppressive regimes that once drove people to our shores.
Do I turn to some kind of spirituality for comfort?
Is religion the refuge of the powerless?
Even dying will not end my plight.
I am every one.
@renzo6490. Try to sometimes just look up. Look at the sky. Slow down. Feel the breeze. Realize that no one person ( not even our remarkable Miss Streisand) can heal this world by themselves. Time changes us. It's a medication. In our life's journey we find out the meaning of Faith. Be strong. Be aware of what's going on but don't let it pull you down into the quicksand. Life goes on & on & on and then one day we disappear, forever
@renzo6490, I am not Jewish or gay, however, I am a leftist American male who at seventy-six years of age agrees with you 100%, my brother.
@@johnause you have my permission to copy my comment and paste any place you deem appropriate.
Hey bro, from jerusalem.
@@amnonamnon8479
I have been to Jerusalem.
"... pray for sanity to prevail...."
Thank you for that hope.
IS there hope for our Western "civilization"? Where there is a complete disregard for the truth? Sanity. You are so very tremendously gracious in this speech, as you always are. Thank you for your voice. The things that were unthinkable are back. It is beyond astounding. Repairing the whole world does seem impossible. And has been for forever. But kindness, art, decency, ...
' just very grateful for this. Your voice is filled with hope.
May we all sit down and listen.....
Yes yes yes yes yes & yes!!! Thank you, Barbra, bc you nailed it!!!! Love is the key...period! Peace to all💞✝️💞
She is such an Icon. 👍
She is certainly not the typical Hollywood airhead. Streisand really tries to think through the issues, and if she doesn’t know the answer, she admits it. Of course, her fame rests on her abilities as an actress and director, and above all, her extraordinary voice.
We are hearing more and more from this remarkable woman about what makes her one of the greatest singers of all time. I wish for our sakes that she could be given the largest platform possible.
Beautiful words by a beautiful woman 🌹🌹
Barbra, always inspires me. She’s amazing and incredible.
I just adore her.
It would be amazing to meet her. Actually it’s my dream.
Barbra, I love you!
❤💜🎉
I celebrate you.
"It takes - yes - courage to fight, but sometimes It takes more courage to sit down and listen." There lies the answer, and the only answer, to resolve our differences. Thank you Barbra for your thoughtful and sensitive speech. Your experience and wisdom shine through.
Barbra you are the epitome of a beautiful decent human being, I’ve loved you since I use to listen to your records in the early 1970’s I’ll be 78 in August 2024, and I STILL LOVE YOU❤ Your Movies & Songs are like “buttah”
She said it beautifully and perfectly…exactly what needed to be said.
at 82 years old Barbra looks just beautiful, I love you funny girl, forever❤
I'm glad you mentioned YENTL (1983). I saw it in the cinema with neighbors and it remains one of my all-time favorites.
Ms Streisand I always love your speech for every occasion..You are inspiring us how to be positive. Thank you. 😊
I love her and all the ways she contributes to this world 💜✨️
Great speech. Very much needed. Thank you very much.
Such a wonderful speech. She’s so incredible.
Dear Barbra Streisand, Your words of wisdom, insight, compassion, and intellect bring some light and understanding to the human condition. We all want the same thing, and yet, (is it our ego?) we get in our own way to pursue the sameness in all of us. For the past 56 years I have been honored to listen to your words of wisdom through music, movies, interviews, etc. At the young age of 10 I was already explaining to others that whatever you were sharing through song or screen you were sharing something true and meaningful from your heart. I am deeply grateful that I get to exist in the physical world with you in it.
Brilliant! This speech needs to be shared as much as possible on social media! ❤
Don't stop speaking up... Yes I love your singing your movies your philanthropy but especially that you stand up for everyone regardless of colour religion etc...
FINALLY, a voice of reason, the first one I've heard. Thank you for daring to be a flame of hope and sanity to help guide us through these days and nights of heinous, malevolent storms. The personal risk you expose yourself to when standing up and speaking a succinct, eloquent voice of truth and unity is incomparably greater than it is for the average person. This is not unappreciated. XoXo💔💖💓💕💞📢🌎📡🌏📣🌍🌹🌹😅🌹
Love you God bless you Barbra❤❤❤you have a kind loving heart for all God's people we need more good people like you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
How do I even BEGIN to describe how my heart is EXPLOOOODING right now...😍💕
I'm sure you're all feeling the same way after hearing Barbra's BRILLIANT, HEARTFELT acceptance speech, and I'm just SO GRATEFUL that we are SOOOO BLESSED to have this INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL GIFT from G-d in our lives... 💕🙏🏼💕
Thank you Barbra for always leading the way with your TREMENDOUS heart, unparallelled WISDOM and unstoppable PASSION; and for being my HERO, my ROLE MODEL, and my SWEET, SWEET, SWEET INSPIRATION every day of my life ....❤❤❤❤️
Love you congratulations 👏 😊
This speech moved me deeply. Barbra is the one and only.💫👑💎I admire her brilliant intelligence, her great sensitivity to social issues, her generosity.❤🔥Barbra is a very important human being in my life. Her films and songs are in my life over 40 years. We are divided by thousands of kilometers, the nationality, the language, the age, the social standing, the way we live... But what she say, what the films she make or what the film roles she chooses, what lyrics she chooses and with what awareness and sensitivity to words she sings... It makes a great impression on me. I think all of this connects us. It makes her incredibly close to me. Barbra's creativity at various stages of my life helps me in different ways.
Dear Ms. Streisand, I bow low and thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart.
💛🌿🌻🌿🌻🌿💛
Barbra is ONE of a kind! I have enjoyed her talent all of my adult life, but only recently, I have learned what a great and thoughtful human being she is. I started paying attention to her activism a few years ago, only to find out that she has been working and promoting great causes for decades. I am reading her book right now and I am convinced that she does life her own way.
I saw that she won anotger award. Shes just everything to me. My favorite singer actress and human!!!! Shes so real despite all that talent she stands up for humanity so well.
An awesome entertainer and an intelligent insightful human being. Everyone should here this speech.
Hello from Canada. You have always been the voice of reason 🙏
Such a beautiful orator
Thank you Barbra for sharing your thoughtful heartfelt speech with us… congratulations ❤
I can listen to Barbra speak for hours.
I was raised on her music, my mom used to sing her songs so much, I learned them....my mom passed away 7 years ago, I remember mom buying an 8 track of Superman. I have epilepsy, but I still remember those songs 🥰
I love you so much Barbra! Thanks for always inspiring me with your words and wisdom. ❤
1st class. Super presentation. Well deserved receiver of the Genesis Prize.
Thank you, Barbara, for your voice, in so many ways, expressing the human heart, the human experience. Thank you, thank you.❤
Saudações lindíssima Barbra Streisand, abraçãoo ! 🤗👏🏻👏🏻♥️🌷🌹🌼🌻🌺🌷🌹🌼🌻🌺♥️
Enhorabuena Sra Barbra, super merecido 👍🏼👏🏼👌🏼💎💖💞💓💗
Legend. We love you so much. Thank you for the Art 💐
I felt this speech! 👏🏻. Thank you!
We love you Barbara keep singing love bug
Mulțumesc Doamna BARBARA STREISAND ca existati ❤❤❤
Ați fost și sunteți o voce a drepturilor femeilor acum a durerilor societății actuale ❤❤❤
Go to Wings of Pegasus and listen to her at 13 yrs.old. Amazing even at that age.
A world ambassador of goodness and a life dedicated to the betterment of the world. He has done very good work. She always reminds me of the image of a strong woman. Barbra and her films, songs and colorful life can never be ignored, but the work she has done for the world and humanity is an exemplary artist's sensitivity. I love him very much.
Barbara Streisand? Lol ok
I’m two years Barbras senior so I’ve been lucky to have her in my life all this time. Barbra is the very best! I’m not envious of her, I’m so happy for her. The most talented and so generous with her charities! Couldn’t love and admire you more Barbra! I relate to you in many ways. I lost my father before I was four. My mother was so verbally abusive to me and yes, also jealous. I wish you Shana Tova! May you and yours have a sweet year! ❤️🇮🇱
Love you Barbra ❤
Loved the end of this speech, promoting dialogue and reconciliation.
Parabéns minha musa❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yentl,this movie changes my life,thank you Barbra
Have loved this beautiful soul for 50 yrs, she never ceases to amaze me❤
Brilliant speech. She's as smart as she is artistically talented, esp.the inimitable voice. We love you, Barbra! Keep on speaking out ❤
17años tenia cuando la descubrí, hoy con 57 no he encontrado una voz igual ❤❤🇪🇦
captivating, mesmerizing, soulful as always!
I saw Barbara the first time when she performed on the Ed Sullivan show that in the early 60s not only MIF of her and have been a fan of her since then she’s a very smart and challenged woman Nene because she can sing so beautifully and well, but the way that she can make people understand to her movies through her music to everything that she does what’s important in life she is one of the greatest women I have ever had the privilege of knowing but yet never that would be a dream come true actually being able to meet her now I’m in my 70s And she’s still one of the greatest people on earth
Yes, you are your Father's daughter. Beautiful speech.
Thank you Barbra Streisand; Self reliance is innate, " we need to horn the Courage to Sit and Listen."
I love you for being so honest and truthful be well my friend. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Many congrats on your award...you bring the sun out on a rainy day...ty.❤
Excellent and excellence - don’t agree about the tragedy that is abortion - but no one gets everything right - love you Ms Streisand
I agree!
good thing you are completely free to not have an abortion
Thank you for this. I agree with you, I respect you, I support you. I am appalled at how this terrible war brought out the worst in some people. It also brought out the best in others. Let's hope these others win the day. People don't necessarily need to agree in minute detail, but I believe everyone needs to try to understand that we are all in this pickle we call life, together. Sorry for sounding like a Polyanna, but what good choice we have other than to work things out?
Another example of why I love her. Learned so much about her after reading her book. A creative intellectual to the max!
This is so beautiful. Her excellence in musical talent is only eclipsed by her excellence in heart, spirit, soul and philanthropy. Interestingly, it’s pledge week for PBS and in the last two days I have had the joy of watching Yentl on TCM AND the amazing ‘Back to Brooklyn’ special on PBS during the pledge week ongoing at PBS all over the country. Her humanity and compassion for all others, flooding through each performance.
Beautiful, thoughtful and educated acceptance speech. Barbra has always been someone I admire - think of the musical references she uses here to convey the way pain is infused in the very DNA of a traumatized person and a traumatized group.
She speaks from her heart here and she speaks as I would if I could be so eloquent on a world stage.
The power of love means nothing is impossible. Even world peace.
Barbra - an ordinary name transformed into one with talismanic power - one of the greatest beings ever to grace our planet, a divine way-shower, sent here to inspire and steer us all into the light. We bathe in the shower of your greatness.
Since I was 6 or 7 years old I fell in love with Barbra Striestand I love her strong voice I would minc her now I am 55 years old and I still sing to her songs and I want to thank you for speaking for Jews, she is so right about hate and the Palestinian people no one can take our lives away if we were given it from our God above thanks again
❤the best singer in the world ❣️a great woman❣️thank you for everything❤️🌹
Amen! May God bless you, gentle and generous lady! ❤
Enamorada de su voz y su talento. Me encanta incluso cuando habla,es un inglés que entiendo perfectamente ❤❤🇪🇦
Barbra Streisand is an extraordinarily intelligent, courageous, and compassionate person. She is a brilliant artist. She is a leader who possesses true humility. She is a lifelong philanthropist. Her acceptance speech brims with truth and wisdom. Thank you, dear Barbra. You embody the best of what people can be, if they so desire.
You sang " People" like you meant it, as if everyone had an opportunity
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world,
Barbra, Keep talking. I remember Ann Frank too.
A moving speech- something to really think about... ❤