Assertive Barbra! - Streisand's attitude has 'scared' a lot of men

Barbra Streisand thinks her attitude has "scared" a lot of men during her career. The 76-year-old icon has conceded that her assertive approach has also alienated some people.

Streisand, who has been married to actor James Brolin since 1998, said, "I didn't want to stay in my place. I started out wanting to be an actress, and I got to act through my singing. But then, that wasn't enough. I wanted to shape things. I wanted to write. I wanted to direct. I wanted to produce. I wanted to make decisions. And that got me into trouble." She added, "A woman in control - that scared men. It scared other women! They weren't ready for it."

Despite this, Barbra has always refused to bite her tongue and keep her opinions private. She told the Guardian newspaper, "That's my problem. I would constantly get attacked."

In spite of her assertive nature, Streisand still feels anxious when she has to perform in front of a live audience.

The A Star Is Born actress said: "I'm scared to go on stage! I still have stage fright. "