"I actually have more respect for people who are in the closet. You end up exposing so much of yourself because you have to talk about your sexual life. You shouldn't have to talk about it."

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Source: Randy Harrison's the new Emcee in Cabaret. Interview with Tony Bravo, www.sfgate.com. July 1, 2016.

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Randy Harrison

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Randy Harrison is an American actor known for his role in 'Queer as Folk', where he explored themes of identity and authenticity.

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