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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • 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 Fierstein’s legendary career has transported him from community theater in Brooklyn, to the lights of Broadway, to the absurd excesses of Hollywood and back. He’s received accolades and awards for acting in and/or writing an incredible string of hit plays, films, and TV shows: Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Cheers, La Cage Aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies, and Kinky Boots.
While he has never shied away from the spotlight, Mr. Fierstein says that even those closest to him have never heard most of the tales—of personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, of his fabled career—revealed in these wildly entertaining pages. I Was Better Last Night bares the inner life of this eccentric nonconforming child from his roots in 1952 Brooklyn, to the experimental worlds of Andy Warhol and the Theatre of the Ridiculous, to the gay rights movements of the seventies and the tumultuous AIDS crisis of the eighties, through decades of addiction, despair, and ultimate triumph.
Mr. Fierstein’s candid recollections provide a rich window into downtown New York City life, gay culture, and the evolution of theater (of which he has been a defining figure), as well as a moving account of his family’s journey of acceptance. I Was Better Last Night is filled with wisdom gained, mistakes made, and stories that come together to describe an astonishingly colorful and meaningful life. Lucky for us all, his unique and recognizable voice is as engaging, outrageously funny, and vulnerable on the page.
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Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of Harvey Fierstein? Look no further than I Was Better Last Night, the New York Times Best Seller that promises to transport you through the personal struggles, romantic adventures, and fabled career of this cultural icon. With his unique storytelling voice and four-time Tony Award-winning talent, Fierstein shares never-before-told stories that will leave you in awe.
From community theater in Brooklyn to the dazzling lights of Broadway, from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the absurd excesses of the entertainment industry, Fierstein's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Actively involved in hit plays, films, and TV shows such as Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, and Mrs. Doubtfire, his accolades and awards speak for themselves.
But what truly sets I Was Better Last Night apart is the raw and honest look into Fierstein's inner life. Revealing personal struggles, conflicts, and tales of sex and romance, this memoir holds nothing back. It's a vivid exploration of the world he grew up in, the experimental art scenes he was a part of, and the pivotal role he played in the gay rights movements and the AIDS crisis.
Moreover, Fierstein takes us on a rollercoaster ride through addiction, despair, and ultimate triumph, demonstrating the resilience of the human spirit. His candid recollections not only provide a glimpse into downtown New York City life and gay culture but also shed light on the evolution of theater, with Fierstein himself being a defining figure in its history.
I Was Better Last Night is not just a memoir, but a testament to the power of acceptance and the embrace of one's true self. Filled with wisdom, mistakes, and captivating stories, it's a colorful and meaningful journey you won't want to miss. Get your copy today and join Harvey Fierstein on this wild, hilarious, and inspiring adventure!
Get your copy of I Was Better Last Night now and immerse yourself in the world of Harvey Fierstein. Don't miss out on this unforgettable memoir that will leave you laughing, crying, and cheering for one of the most influential figures in theater and LGBTQ+ history.
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