Book excerpt: "I Was Better Last Night" by Harvey Fierstein

In his new memoir, "I Was Better Last Night," Tony-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein recounts his life, from coming out as gay as a teen, to his roles in such Broadway shows as "Torch Song Trilogy," "La Cage aux Folles," "Hairspray" and "Fiddler on the Roof."

Read an excerpt below, in which Fierstein writes of his film roles opposite Robin Williams, Edward Norton and Jon Stewart.

Don't miss Rita Braver's interview with Harvey Fierstein on "CBS Sunday Morning" March 13!