Frankly, if people aren’t going to cast me because I’m queer, than I don’t want to work with them.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that Anthony Rapp, an American actor, doesn't want to work with people who won't hire him just because he is gay or LGBTQ+. He is being honest and direct about this - he doesn't want to be treated unfairly because of his sexual orientation, so he would rather not work with people who discriminate against him.
About Anthony Rapp
Anthony Rapp is an American actor and singer best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen in the Broadway production of Rent. He has also performed in other musicals like You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and If/Then. In recent years, Rapp has gained recognition for his role as Commander Paul Stamets on the TV series Star Trek: Discovery and for his allegation of sexual misconduct against actor Kevin Spacey.
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