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."
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"Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself."
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself."
"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."
"Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too."
"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."