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Harvey Fierstein quotes

American Actor June 6, 1954

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You really, really, really have to love what you are going to do in theater because it is an unmerciful life. It's six days a week. It's eight performances a week. And that's doing the exact same thing over and over and over again. Harvey Fierstein
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself."
Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "If you deny yourself commitment, what can you do with your life?"
If you deny yourself commitment, what can you do with your life? Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate,..."
Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "I got a lovely check today from being a writer that I earned..."
I got a lovely check today from being a writer that I earned by sitting at home. That's rewarding. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "I just want to be loved, is that so wrong?!"
I just want to be loved, is that so wrong?! Harvey Fierstein
It's a wonderful world. You can't go backwards. You're always moving forward. It's the wonderful part about life. And that's terrific. Harvey Fierstein
I actually may do a musical next year... not one that I've written; one that I may star in. Plus my concert and other people's work and all of a sudden you've got a very full life. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "There comes a time in every Salome's life when she should no..."
There comes a time in every Salome's life when she should no longer be dropping the last veil. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in..."
Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too. Harvey Fierstein
I do believe we're all connected. I do believe in positive energy. I do believe in the power of prayer. I do believe in putting good out into the world. And I believe in taking care of each other. Harvey Fierstein
My father was brought up in an orphanage in the Catskills. He was a factory worker. And because his family wasn't there for him, family was everything. We could disagree inside the house, but outside the house it was us against the world. So when I became a drag actor, he looked sideways but said okay. Harvey Fierstein
When I write stuff and I help cast it, I turn away good people all the time. I may turn them down because this one's too tall and that one doesn't have a high enough voice or this one looks to old to match up with that one - there's a billion reasons not to hire somebody. Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein quote: "Also, if you want to reach people, theatre is not always the..."
Also, if you want to reach people, theatre is not always the best way to do it. Harvey Fierstein

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