Quote by Harvey Fierstein

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.

You know, I always got offered other stuff. Not the romantic

Summary

In this quote, the person is reflecting on their experiences as an actor and the types of roles they have been offered. They mention being offered roles that are not the main romantic leads but rather underwritten characters with little personality. However, they also acknowledge being sought after as a character actor who is capable of filling in and adding depth to these otherwise bland roles. This quote highlights the challenges faced by actors and the demand for their talent to bring life to even seemingly minor characters.

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Romantic

By Harvey Fierstein

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