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Apr 9, 2024 · Harvey Fierstein, American comedian, author, and playwright who was best known as the author of The Torch Song Trilogy, which centers on gay families and their struggle for self-acceptance and love. He often spoke out about gay rights issues. Learn more about Fierstein’s life and career.
A poignant and hilarious memoir from the cultural icon, gay rights activist, and four-time Tony Award–winning actor and playwright, revealing never-before-told stories of his personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career.
Harvey Forbes Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly voice. He is best known for his theater work in Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray and film roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, and as the voice of Yao in Mulan and Mulan II.
