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He is saying that he chose not to focus only on maximizing profit from Hedwig. Instead, he suggests that doing so would have felt dull or unfulfilling to him. The quote presents a contrast between financial success and personal interest.
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About John Cameron Mitchell
American actor, director, playwright and singer
John Cameron Mitchell is an American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter and producer. He won a Tony Award and is best known for writing, directing and starring in the 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch. That film grew out of the stage musical of the same name. Mitchell later co-created the 2019 musical audio series Anthem: Homunculus and played Joe Exotic in the 2022 Peacock limited series Joe vs. Carole. His work often moves between theatre, film and music.
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Books by John Cameron Mitchell
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2014