STREISAND, THE STORYTELLER

Hats off to Hilary de Vries for “Streisand, the Storyteller” (Dec. 8). Her observations of the ‘90s Barbra were astute and sensitive. As I see it, Streisand’s “perfectionism” comes from the little kid who was abandoned and afraid. Streisand is a phenomenon of her own creation. In 20 years, will she be succeeded by Madonna?

IRWIN M. KARASH

West Hollywood