Barbra IS Like Butter

I am almost done with an awesome book on loan from my mom (thanks mom):  My Passion for Design by Barbra Streisand.  I have heard Barbra described as a perfectionist, demanding, and difficult.  She is a superstar though, so I figure some of that comes with the job, some of it may be the way she is, and some of it is just people talking.  As I read the book, I can totally see why she is sometimes described this way.  This lady is detailed, notices everything, and is wicked smart!  I like her music and movies, and I love this book.  She likes things a certain way and is not afraid to say so.  I admire that she knows what she wants and knows what she likes and does not appear afraid or ashamed to stand up for it.  In the book, Barbra references a quote from her speech for Women in Film given in 1992. 

“A man is commanding – a woman is demanding.  A man is forceful – a woman is pushy.  A man is a perfectionist – a woman’s a pain in the ass.”

Wow.  Two people, one a man, the other a woman, could behave the same and be interpreted completely differently?!  I know you already knew that, but I thought Barbra said it quite nicely (hehehe).  Barbra IS like butter!  A friend and former co-worker used to tease me about "always" being right.  Just like perfectionism, I am not sure why confidence in my high level of intelligence would be a bad trait J I will admit I love to be right.  Who doesn't?  I think if I ever met Barbra in person, we would probably get along well.