Lea Michele "cried hysterically" the first time she met Barbra Streisand.
The 'Glee' star is a huge fan of the iconic vocalist, and was honoured when she finally got to perform for her in January 2011 at a MusiCares Benefit show. Although she wasn't introduced to her then, they had a chance meeting at the Grammy awards a few nights later.
Lea writes in her autobiography, 'Brunette Ambition': "I left The Grammys early, in order to avoid the post-event valet rush, and was standing there in the quiet before the storm waiting for my car when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around, and it was Barbra. And she said, 'I just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to your generation.' And I gave her a big hug, and told her that I thought she was amazing, and she looked at me and asked, 'Did I sound good tonight?' And I said, 'You were incredible.' And that was it. The minute she walked away, I started to cry hysterically. Sometimes you meet your idols and they don't live up to your expectations, but that moment was one of the best in my life."
Lea got another chance to meet her idol last year after she and co-star Chris Colfer went to see her in concert, but now regrets passing it up.
She explained: "It was a gorgeous night to sit under the stars and listen to Barbra: She sounded so beautiful and seemed so relaxed... At the end of the concert Chris wanted us to go backstage to say hi, but I didn't want to mar my perfect moment of meeting Barbra at The Grammys... so I chickened out.
"A few weeks later, I checked my mail and Barbra had sent me a copy of that night's programme with a note on it that said: 'Thank you for coming to my show, I wish you would have come backstage, I would have liked to have given you a hug.' And then I really died."

A potential burglar has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into George Clooney's Italian villa.
A 29-year-old Romanian man had sneaked onto 'The Monuments Men's property in Lake Como and stolen a bottle of wine from an alcove in the garden.
He was then spotted as he tried to force his way into the house by a member of staff who called the Carabinieri, the Italian national military police, who also deal with civil matters.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, the man threatened the police with the bottle, but was overpowered and taken to a local station and charged with theft.
George, 52, was not at home at the time of the incident.
The actor is currently planning a "dream wedding" for his British lawyer fiancee Amal Alamuddin, which he is considering hosting either at the Lake Como property or Cabo San Lucas in Mexico.
Afterward, he is thought to be relocating to London so she can continue her work as a barrister at the Doughty Street Chambers.
Speaking of their marriage plans, a source said: "He'd marry her today if he could, but he wants to give her a dream wedding. It is her first, and he wants it to be his last!"
The brunette beauty's conservative Lebanese parents are also eager for the couple to make their union legal.
The insider said: "[They] are old-fashioned when it comes to these things. They expect a short engagement. George would do whatever makes her happy."

Alastair Griffin thinks pregnant Kimberley Walsh was a "soldier" on the video set for their new single.
The 36-year-old singer - who duets with the Girls Aloud star on his new track 'The Road' - was impressed when the heavily pregnant singer turned up for a promo shoot on a Yorkshire hillside with a broken wrist.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "The brilliant thing about her is it was all work from the outset and she was going to work right through to the live performances, video, the lot. All credit to her for that.
"There we were on a cold hillside in Yorkshire, she was pregnant and she had a broken wrist at the time. I think she just tripped when she was at home and fell over, she was incredibly laid back about the whole thing. It was just cold. She was a little bit cold. I was cold. She soldiered on."
Despite her injuries, Alistair credited the 'Biology' singer for bringing "glamour" to the shoot.
He said: "It was great working with someone like Kimberley. She's done a lot ... Girls Aloud, Strictly Come Dancing, [she's] a public figure and she brings a bit of glamour and magic dust to the whole record.
He added: "She's been cool to work with. We had great fun when we did the video. She was vary laid back about the whole thing."
'The Road' - which will be released next month - has been chosen as the official anthem to Yorkshire's 'Grand Depart - The Tour De France' and Alistair revealed Yorkshire-born Kimberley was top of the list of possible collaborators for the track.
He said: "I always had it as being a duet in mind, with a girl, and we wanted someone, a singer from Yorkshire, and Kimberley was top of the list.
"I'm waiting for the call from Cheryl but Kimberley has always been my favourite."
'The Road' will be released on June 30 through Elbow Grease Records. The video for the single can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=DagQili02Qk.
Alistair releases new album 'From Nowhere' on July 7.

Jennifer Lawrence was once sick in front of Miley Cyrus.
The Oscar winning actress was at a post Oscars celebration thrown by Madonna's manager in Hollywood in March, where she ended up vomiting, while Miley - a seasoned veteran of hard partying - looked on.
Jennifer explained to talk show host Seth Myers: "I've never gone out after Golden Globes or Oscars or anything. I'm just so sick of people by that point. I'm like, 'Ugh, god!' But this time I was like, 'I'm going out.' And I puked.
"There's this big fancy party, this Guy Oseary and Madonna party - if you get invited, you're like, you know, super-important. And I puked, on his porch.
"I was in such bad condition, and I look behind me while I'm puking, and Miley Cyrus is there like, 'Get it together.' "
The 'American Hustle' star blames her friend Laura - who she took to the Oscars with her - for being a bad influence on her.
She added: "She was a terrible influence on me. We left and then she was like, 'Meet me at the bar.' So I snuck out and I was like, 'Oh, my god!' I can't do this!' And she was like, 'You can do whatever you want!' "

Angelina Jolie would consider running for political office.
In addition to being an Oscar winning film star and mother to six children, the actress is a notable humanitarian - supporting a number of children's charities, lobbying the US government with human rights interests and being a special envoy for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - and says one day she could possibly run for office.
Speaking on 'Good Morning America' she said: "You know, if I thought I'd be effective, I would. But I'm not sure if I would ever be taken seriously in that way, and be able to be effective."
The 38-year-old star also took the brave decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy last year, and says that decision has helped bring her both closer to people and raise awareness, which has had a very positive effect.
She added: "I wasn't worried about it, but I didn't expect there to be so much support. And I was very moved by it... It's connected me so much to other families, other women.
"And you know, and now when I meet people, we don't talk as much about films, but we talk about their children, or women's choices, or their wives. It's been a really beautiful journey."

Jay Z will be Kanye West's best man when he marries Kim Kardashian.
The '99 Problems' rapper will be the one to present the wedding ring when his friend marries the reality star at Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy, on Saturday (24.05.14).
A family member confirmed to MailOnline.com that Jay and his wife, Beyonce Knowles will be attending the wedding, saying: "Beyonce had to think about it at the last minute, she didn't really want to go, but I think Jay Z's the best man, so he's kind of making her go."
The superstar couple's arrival is eagerly awaited in Paris, where the wedding festivities will start on Friday (23.05.14), before guests are flown to Italy, for the ceremony the next day.
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star Kim - who is set to be married for the third time - is said to be worried rain will spoil her big day.
She was noticeably upset when she enjoyed dinner with her family at the Hotel Costes on Wednesday (21.05.14) before visiting the Eiffel Tower and a nearby carousel during a downpour, where she declared: "I hope the rain doesn't ruin my wedding."
The onlooker added: "She made it clear that this bad weather is really getting to her. She's clearly spending millions getting married in Europe, and if it all turns into a wash-out she will be really unhappy."

Charlie Sheen has blasted Rihanna for declining to meet his fiancee.
The 'Anger Management' star took his ex-porn star partner Brett Rossi - who now goes by her birth name, Scottine - out to dinner at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica last night (21.05.14) to celebrate her 26th birthday.
However, he was not amused when Rihanna - who was also dining at the same eatery - refused to come over and meet them.
He wrote on Twitter: "I sent a request over to her table to introduce my fiancé Scotty to her, as she is a huge fan. (personally I couldn't pick her out of a line-up at gunpoint)
"Well, the word we received back was that there were too many paps outside and it just wasn't possible at this time.
"At this time? AT THIS TIME?? lemme guess, we're to reschedule another random 11 million to 1 encounter with her some other night...? (sic)"
The 48-year-old star then offered a few words of advice about etiquette to the 26-year-old Bajan babe.
He wrote: "No biggie for me; it would have been 84 interminable seconds of chugging Draino and 'please kill me now' that I'd never get back.
"My Gal, however, was NOT OK with it. Nice impression you left behind, Bday or not.
"Sorry we're not KOOL enough to warrant a blessing from the Princess. (or in this case the Village idiot)
"You see THIS is the reason that I ALWAYS take the time. THIS is why I'm in this thing 31 awesome years. Good will and common courtesy, carefully established over time to exist radically in concert with a code of gratitude!
"See ya on the way down, (we always do) and actually, it was a pleasure NOT meeting you. clearly we have NOTHING in common when it comes to respect for those who've gone before you."
Possibly in retort to Charlie's outburst, Rihanna write on Twitter this morning: "If that old queen don't get ha diapers out of a bunch... (sic)"
When another fan pointed out the actor had described her appearance, despite claiming not to know what she looked like, she responded: "dat n***a recognized me in a wig bruh!!! Haa (sic)"

Seth MacFarlane gets paranoid disgruntled fans will do "something" to his food when he orders pizza.
The 40-year-old star, who lends his voice to numerous characters in 'Family Guy', gets particularly concerned about ordering take out because staff might recognise his vocals and mess with his order and has even taken to changing his speech to stay incognito.
Speaking on US talk show 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', he said: "I get nervous very nervous when I call to order a pizza. If this person on the other end of the phone recognises my voice and isn't a fan of 'Family Guy' they'll gonna something to my food.
"So I kinda try to adopt a shrill whisper because anything that sounds nothing like myself to preserve my food."
Show host Ellen responded saying: "That sounds even creepier."
Seth added: "As it was coming out I thought, 'This was wrong'."
Seth's 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' co-star Charlize Theron recently described him as one of the most memorable people she has ever met and will always cherish their time working together.
She said: "He's definitely the kind of person that from afar fascinates me. Then you have this opportunity to know someone, and when they don't let you down, that's such a gift. The thing you remember when you're 80 and lying on your deathbed is that. I'll remember the friendship and working with Seth on this movie."

John Newman thought being nominated for an Ivor Novello in the same category as London Grammar was "horrible".
The singer, who was up for the award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for his track 'Love Me Again', co-written by Steve Booker, insists although he was glad to have made the list, he didn't like going up against his friends - Hannah Reid, Dot Major, Dan Rothman - who went on to win the award for their song 'Strong'.
Before the show at London's Grosvenor House today (22.05.14), John told BANG Showbiz: "It was horrible when I found out they were nominated against me because I believed in them from the start. I supported [them] from the start and believe they're an act that deserve to win an Ivor Novello, it's a bit gutting that we're against each other."
Despite his competition worries, the 23-year-old star, who was also up against Palma Violets, is getting used to award shows and dealing with red carpets and the press.
He said: "I don't mind the interviews because you get to meet people and talk to people but with the cameras outside when you're coming in, it's a bit [daunting]. I'm a studio worked not a red carpet walker really. I still get a little bit nervous but I'm getting used to it now."
But he insists he couldn't drink at the lunch before the show because he'd end up going on stage naked, which would no doubt embarrass his family.
He added: "I've got my mum with me today, which is lovely, it's her first one."

Nile Rodgers was reduced to tears after being presented with the Legend Award at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.
The Chic man, who was presented with the prize by Johnny Marr, was emotional after the former Smiths man delivered a moving speech and he was given a standing ovation.
On stage at the ceremony at London's Grosvenor House today (22.05.14), Johnny said: "Thanks on behalf of everyone who has moved their feet to 'Good Times' or bopped their head to 'Get Lucky' on the school run.
"Thanks for setting an example to me to show me what a guitar player could be and what a musician could [be]."
He continued: "He's always carried himself with such dignity and grace, and positivity, enthusiasm and hard work.
"He's one of the greatest, I hope he feels the love because it's there for you man. This award goes the great Mr. Nile Rodgers."
The 61-year-old star, who co-founded Chic with Bernard Edwards, has inspired countless musicians over the past three decades and shed tears as he stepped up to accept the prestigious award.
He said: "This is the best award ceremony I've ever been to. I knew all night why I was laughing but I kept crying all night too and I couldn't understand why ... it's because I love music so much.
"I still get the same feeling when I walk into the studio with David Bowie or Madonna or a basement studio with Disclosure and end up recording all night and having the time of our lives. It's never changed for me, it's exactly the same and I can't believe I get to do this and get paid."
Meanwhile, other big winners on the night including London Grammar, Tom Odell, James Blake and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

Adam Sandler's mother and mother-in-law have to bunk in the same bed at his huge mansion.
The 47-year-old actor - who has two daughters Sunny, five, and Sadie, eight, with wife Jackie - lives in Los Angeles and has his whole extended family staying over since they've got weddings coming up and they're also in town to support him at the premiere of his new film 'Blended' .
Despite having a sprawling property he admits it has still been a squeeze with people having to share a room.
Speaking on US talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' last night (21.05.14), he said: "My family has a lot going on right now. My brother-in-law just got married on Friday, my sister-in-law is getting married next Saturday, and we've got the premiere tonight.
"My house is packed. They're in town, they're all getting married here.
"My wife's grandmother is a great lady and she's 97, I think, or 98, and so she was coming out here for the premiere, said let's get it all done, and make sure she has a nice week, and gets to see everything. But they're all staying at my house."
Show host Jimmy asked: "How many people? "
Sandler replied: "Let's put it this way, I've got a big house and there's so many people in the house that my mother and my mother-in-law are sleeping in the same bed it's that crowded.
"Every room I'm like, 'Are you kidding me?', I got six people in that room. "

Drew Barrymore would be "mystified" to have a son.
The 'Blended' actress would love to have a baby boy but after caring for daughters Olive, 20 months, and Frankie, four weeks, the 39-year-old beauty - who is married to Will Kopelman - thinks she would be clueless.
She said: "I feel like if my husband and I try to have a third, I would be mystified if we have a boy, because I'm so unfamiliar with boys.
"I love men, and I feel like I would have a lot to learn from my son if I was ever lucky enough to have a boy."
Drew thinks it is "karma" she has two daughters because of the relationships she has with her male and female pals.
She told People magazine: "I'm a guy's girl, and I've never been overly 'girlie-girl,' but I love my girlfriends so much, so it makes all the sense in the world that my karma is to have two daughters.
"I have such an Achilles heel with the mother-daughter relationship. I just get girls."
The 'Charlie's Angels' star also praised will as an "amazing" father and says he has made it easier for her to return to work and promote 'Blended' because he is so supportive.
She said: "Will is a great father!. He is amazing, and we all have each other's backs. When anybody has to do something, somebody is there to fill in. We also spend all of our time together.
"Listen, it's two to three weeks of work and I'm going to be back in sweatpants until November! I am literally never without my family. My kids go with me everywhere, I'm a stay-at-home mom, I'm a work-from-home mom a lot of the time, so to get out for a couple of weeks is actually kind of okay!"