By Joe Neumaier / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 3:19 AM
Former US President Bill Clinton and Barbra Streisand backstage at the 40th Anniversary Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
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Brooklyn singer/actress given the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Chaplin award
Barbra Streisand was given the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Chaplin award at Avery Fisher Hall Monday night, hailed from the stage as a “true legend and hometown girl.”
“Ever since I can remember, I’ve been called ‘bossy and opinionated,’ ” said Streisand, the first woman to write, direct, produce and star in an American film.
“Ever since I can remember, I’ve been called ‘bossy and opinionated,’ ” said Streisand, the first woman to write, direct, produce and star in an American film.
“Well, I guess I am. Three cheers for bossy women!”
She was handed the award, which honored her achievements in nearly a half-century of film, by her friend, former President Bill Clinton. Pals and costars paid tribute to her at the FSLC’s 40th Chaplin gala.
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Actress Blythe Danner and Liza Minnelli attend the Grey Goose cocktail reception of The Film Society of Lincoln Center's 40th Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall.
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Tina Nina Minnelli (left) and and Liza Minnelli walk the red carpet.
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Barbra Streisand arrives at the event.
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James Brolin (left) accompanies his wife, Barbra Streisand, who felt the love from close friends.
“She’s a good lady and a helluva broad!” said Liza Minnelli before serenading the star with “Isn’t This Better” from “Funny Lady.”
Streisand, who turns 71 Wednesday, said that growing up in Brooklyn she “always wanted to be an actress.” When she couldn’t get auditions, “music saved me.”
Streisand, who turns 71 Wednesday, said that growing up in Brooklyn she “always wanted to be an actress.” When she couldn’t get auditions, “music saved me.”
Liza Minnelli on stage at the Film Society Lincoln Center's tribute to Barbra Streisand. Photo credit: Walter McBride of BroadwayWorld.com— at Avery Fisher Hall.
Film Society of Lincoln Center's tribute to Barbra Streisand. Photo credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Grey Goose— with Liza Minnelli & Jeremy Irons at Avery Fisher Hall.
Liza Minnelli Film Society of Lincoln Center tribute to Barbra Streisand— with Kris Kristofferson at Avery Fisher Hall.
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