Congratulations on this amazing achievement and thanks for bringing such joy to the way we are, today! You are now the voice that spanned two centuries and, of course, you will be cherished, studied and revered beyond our present times.

I have to say, though, you really need to stop with this perfectionism. It keeps leading to....perfection! The new recording makes it sound like you are in my living room, with a very nice group of musician friends.

Thanks for releasing the "quartet only" version of the recording. I prefer it, because it adds to the intimacy of the recording. It is a flawless recording from a timeless voice, instantly recognizable as a golden thread woven into the patterns of our lives. Music really can make a difference in our quality of lives, in how we view the world and one another. To have a recording called "Love is the Answer" in the number one slot right now is the antidote to so much of what we are seeing and hearing around us in these cacaphonous times.

I watched "Funny Girl" last night for only the second time. It is, of course, a fabulous movie with a timeless score. But, I have to say, the new recording is deeper, more consistent, more reflective and benefits from the richness of experience you have gained over the past five decades.

I wish I had been able to see you at the Vanguard and am hoping that you will consider just a small tour in support of this astounding achievement. There is a club called "Anthology" in San Diego, that is beautiful, intimate and not far from home for you.

We do hope to see our favorite "girl singer" down here soon. If you do come, don't forget to stop and smell the roses in Oceanside, California, on your way down -- my Barbra Streisand rose outperfumes, outperforms and rises its above its surroundings in the most delightful way.

So glad this parade is still going! I don't see a cloud in the sky.