You know, I always got offered other stuff. Not the romantic leads, obviously. But very often it's a role that's underwritten, where the character has no personality at all. And they need a character actor who can fill it in. Harvey Fierstein actorcharacterfill share on social
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 and take charge of it. Harvey Fierstein chargechildday Change image and share on social
It would be nice to redefine ourselves - at the moment we are drowning in diversity. That's not a bad thing, its just going to take a while before we refocus. Harvey Fierstein baddiversitydrown Change image and share on social
A child's kiss is magic. Why else would they be so stingy with them? Harvey Fierstein childkismagic Change image and share on social
There are times when I don't take roles because I don't want to be perceived a certain way. Harvey Fierstein perceiveroletime Change image and share on social
I got a lovely check today from being a writer that I earned by sitting at home. That's rewarding. Harvey Fierstein checkearnhome Change image and share on social
As soon as I started writing, other writers stopped wanting me acting in their shows - maybe they thought I was going to rewrite them. Harvey Fierstein actrewriteshow Change image and share on social
While we dance in the streets and pat ourselves on the back for being a nation great enough to reach beyond racial divides to elect our first African-American president, let us not forget that we remain a nation still proudly practicing prejudice. Harvey Fierstein africanamericanback share on social
How often are the perpetrators of hate-crimes discovered to be self-loathing? Valued individuals do not strike out against strangers. Harvey Fierstein crimediscoverhate Change image and share on social
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 concertfullhave Change image and share on social
