Actor Quotes by Harvey Fierstein

10 Actor quotes by Harvey Fierstein

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Harvey Fierstein’s candid take on the craft shines in this ten‑quote roundup. He tackles the realities of performance with his trademark wit, giving a quick but genuine feel for his approach.

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I actually may do a musical next year... not one that I've written; one that I may star in. Plus my concert…

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But I'm not adverse to the idea of Torch Song as a musical. It would just be different. Because the play will…

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I have to work really hard, eight shows a week, to get a nice check as an actor. But when I write…

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I really am a theater person. That means you put something out there, and you let it go. Tomorrow night is a…

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Theater is my temple and my religion and my act of faith. Strangers sit in a room together and believe together.

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My play Safe Sex was picked apart because critics thought it was untrue. It was a play in which no one had…

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I got the regular call, that they were doing a Broadway musical of Hairspray, and would I come and audition. I was…

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You know, I always got offered other stuff. Not the romantic leads, obviously. But very often it's a role that's underwritten, where…

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When I write stuff and I help cast it, I turn away good people all the time. I may turn them down…

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As the book writer for one big smash and one big smelly flop, I always wondered if anyone knows just what goes…

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I am thrilled - I can't stress that enough - thrilled when I see kids getting active.

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Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too.

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So, did I work with Warhol? I worked with him less on that play then I did on other things. He actually did a…

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I got the regular call, that they were doing a Broadway musical of Hairspray, and would I come and audition. I was familiar with…

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Is a gay play a play that has sex with other plays?

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There are easier things in life than being a drag queen. But I ain't got no choice. Try as I may, I just can't…

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A thing of beauty is a joy till sunrise.

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You may feel powerless as a child, but the world will one day be yours. And you're responsible for it. So, seize the day…

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The world is full of more interesting things than my voice.

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I really am a theater person. That means you put something out there, and you let it go. Tomorrow night is a new performance.

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Actually, I think the average voice is like 70 percent tone and 30 percent noise. My voice is 95 percent noise.

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