I don’t know what would have been worse: If Mira had come home one day to say she was gay or an actress.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the actor Paul Sorvino was concerned about his daughter Mira potentially telling him she was either gay or an actress, as he felt both options would be equally troubling to him. This implies that he may have had negative or traditional views about homosexuality and acting as careers, and was worried about how he would react to his daughter's choices in these areas.
About Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino was an acclaimed American actor known for his roles as authority figures in both criminal and law enforcement contexts, such as his portrayal of Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas. He also played a variety of father figures across film and television, and was nominated for a Tony Award for his work on the stage.
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