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Harvey Fierstein

Theater has to resonate in your heart in a way that movies don't.

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Harvey Fierstein is saying that theater creates a deeper emotional connection that feels more personal and immediate than what movies typically achieve. He suggests that live performances touch your feelings more directly because of their unique, in-the-moment experience.

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