Singer Barbra Streisand did not perform onstage for almost 30 years after a concert in 1967 where she forgot the words to a song. In 2005, she told journalist Diane Sawyer that the experience was "staggering" and led to her debilitating _______________ that didn't end until the 1990s.
A) fear
B) phobia
C) illness
D) stage fright

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Barbra Streisand's almost 30-year hiatus from performing onstage was due to debilitating stage fright, which stemmed from an incident in 1967 where she forgot the lyrics to a song during a concert. This experience profoundly affected her, leading to a long period where she avoided live performances.

Singer Barbra Streisand Did Not Perform Onstage for Almost 30