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You may feel powerless as a child, but the world will one day be yours. And you're responsible for it. So, seize the day and take charge of it.

Harvey Fierstein

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Harvey Fierstein
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 1
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Harvey Forbes Fierstein
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