Quote by Harvey Fierstein

I burned out on AIDS and did no AIDS work for a couple of years. I was so angry that people were still getting this disease that nobody can give you - you have to go out and get it!

I burned out on AIDS and did no AIDS work for a couple of ye

Summary

This quote reflects the frustration and burnout experienced by the speaker in relation to AIDS work. The speaker confesses to having taken a break from AIDS-related activities due to a sense of anger towards the continuous spread of the disease despite its preventable nature. The quote highlights the personal responsibility individuals have in protecting themselves from contracting AIDS and expresses the disappointment of the speaker towards those who disregard this responsibility.

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By Harvey Fierstein

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