Description
'It's no mystery or secret how much I enjoy Lawrence Chaney.' - RuPaul
'Tackles everything from gender identity, the thrill of a wig and why Scottish talent is often overlooked.' - i News
Lawrence Chaney has wowed audiences across the globe as the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. In Lawrence (Drag) Queen of Scots, Lawrence shares heartfelt and candid moments from their past. From being bullied as a child to what it's like to date as a drag queen, they give us an insight to their journey towards acceptance and better mental health.
The loch ness legend themself takes us through the struggles faced to get to where they are now. From their childhood, growing up as a queer kid in Glasgow, feeling self-conscious and turning to humour to avoid being bullied, Lawrence shares their painfully relatable coming out story, and how finding drag was a vehicle towards confidence and self-love.
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'Gorgeous, hugely talented, funny, charismatic, adorable, Chaney is a goddess and brings us joy.' - Lorraine
'Lawrence shares some of [their] most intricate and personal stories...such as concocting a drag name, mental health and dating.' - Gay Times
'Lawrence Chaney is the funniest queen by a country mile. She has delivered the laughs a locked down nation needed in abundance. But there's much more to Chaney than her quick wit. Her vulnerability is also part of her natural gift.' - Vogue
About the Author
Lawrence Chaney isn't just the people's princess, they're the reigning Queen... of Drag Race UK. Lawrence hails from Glasgow, Scotland but has exploded globally after winning Drag Race. This is their first book.
Reviews
It's no mystery or secret how much I enjoy Lawrence Chaney. * RuPaul *
Lawrence Chaney is queen of the one-liner and the funniest queen by a country mile. She has delivered the laughs a locked down nation needed in abundance. But there's much more to Chaney than her quick wit. Her vulnerability is also part of her natural gift. * Vogue *
Gorgeous, hugely talented, funny, charismatic, adorable, Chaney is a goddess and brings us joy. * Lorraine Kelly *
If you were obsessed with Lawrence when they were competing on Drag Race (and who wasn't?), you'll want to get yourself a copy asap
* Cosmopolitan *Hilarious... gives a fresh perspective on the autobiographical drag queen format. Lawrence shares some of her most intricate and personal stories, as well as her extremely professional opinion on various subjects such as concocting a drag name, mental health and dating. * Gay Times *
Our fabulous queen has arrived. Go Lawrence! * Douglas Scott, author of Shuggie Bain *
A candid look back at Lawrence's journey so far - their difficult childhood, marred by bullying; their painfully relatable coming out story; their journey towards better mental health. It's not all serious - there are hilarious, NSFW sex stories, insights into the Drag Race UK werk room, and a practical guide on how to become - as the title suggests - a drag superstar. * Pink News *
Tackles everything from gender identity, the thrill of a wig and why Scottish talent is often overlooked. * i News *
Fantastic... feisty, opinionated and honest. * Daily Record *
Full of one-liners and charm, this cheery memoir comes complete with valuable life lessons and tricks of the trade. Absolutely fabulous fun. * Best Magazine *
With sky-high wigs and pin-sharp wit, Lawrence is one of the UK's most loved drag acts. Here the season two winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK explains how humour is a lifesaver. * Daily Express *
Book Information
ISBN 9781787635555
Author Lawrence Chaney
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Bantam Press
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 392g
Dimensions(mm) 222mm * 144mm * 27mm
