Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Passion is essential for a successful career in theater due to its demanding nature.
Harvey Fierstein emphasizes the importance of having a deep love for theater, as the profession is exceptionally demanding. With performances almost every day and the repetitive nature of the work, only true passion can sustain someone through the challenges that come with a career in this field.
Themes
TheaterPassionPerformancesDedicationArtWork
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a theater opening, one could emphasize the importance of passion with this quote.
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