I Was Better Last Night by Harvey Fierstein (memoir)

Bring a friend, grab a coffee, and jump into the convo—no need to finish the book to belong here. 💛

A candid, funny, and big‑hearted memoir from one of Broadway’s most distinctive voices. Fierstein traces his journey from a Brooklyn kid with an eye for drag to a defining figure of American theater, reflecting on downtown NYC, gay culture, family, and the evolution of the stage—all with the wit and vulnerability that made him an icon. Expect backstage stories, hard‑won wisdom, and plenty of heart.

“You can’t camp about something you don’t take seriously.”
—Harvey Fierstein, Broadway legend & activist: Four‑time Tony winner for works including Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, and Hairspray; also wrote the books for hit musicals like Kinky Boots and Newsies.