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Courtesy: THR

Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant that made news around the world after publicly quitting his job, is ready to take on Hollywood ... and he has enlisted the help of power publicist, Howard Bragman.

Bragman, who has also represented Monica Lewinsky and Oksana Grigorieva, spoke out on why Slater, who's openly gay, selected him for representation. The publicist tells The Hollywood Reporter:

    "I know that people find the concept of a gay flight attendant shocking, but it's true. The fact that I've represented many gay clients merely helped Steven feel comfortable working with me. We actually went together last weekend to Las Vegas to see Barry Manilow."


Slater, 38, has reportedly been offered numerous reality show offers, book deals and interviews.

Bragman says in addition to being Slater's publicist, he will also help the former flight attendant with his criminal charges. He adds:

    "I think he's an interesting character, and I don't think America knows him. I think they're going to like this guy. He's very charming and very intelligent. I think there is real potential in him, but that's secondary. Our first responsibility is the charges. If I didn't believe in this guy, I wouldn't be here."


Slater was arraigned a week ago today on felony charges of reckless endangerment and criminal mischief stemming from last Monday's JetBlue incident.