Lea's Book of Rules for the World

by Lea DeLaria

Rule #10: Learn all the rules...then break them.

Lea DeLaria has been breaking rules all her life. Now she offers some of her own....

Cross Howard Stern with Sandra Bernhardt, add a one-two punch, and you have stand-up comic Lea DeLaria, who plays to rave reviews on and off the Broadway stage. Now, in this uproarious collection of essays, DeLaria shares her Modern Day Ten Commandments and X-Rated Rules for the World with anyone bold enough to read them.

From fashion advice "Never point at anything beige and call it cool"(Rule #4) to the five myths of ex-girlfriends and the facts about fake breasts, DeLaria offers straight-talking wisdom for a world desperately in need of some raunchy humor. Here Lea shares glimpses of life as a Butch so butch she's mistaken for a man--by her gynecologist. Read all about it as Lea falls hard for the girl of her dreams...reveals how Judy Garland helped her to find her first New York apartment...and gives an appreciation of sex toys that is as outrageous as it is heartfelt. From her promising beginnings as a Nice Italian Catholic girl to her headlined adventures with Nice Italian Catholic girls, among others, here is Lea DeLaria, the stand-up, lay-down, in-your-face comic who tells you everything your mom never wanted you to know.

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor, Queer

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2000

About the author

Lea DeLaria is an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer. DeLaria is credited with being the first openly gay comic to appear on a late-night talk show with her 1993 appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show. She is best known for her portrayal of inmate Carrie "Big Boo" Black on Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.
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Reviews

[Landice (Manic Femme) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes. But then again, that's my response to pretty much every thing that comes out of (or in) Lea DeLaria's mouth.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me tell you why this book is a 5 star book other than the fact that it was so funny it made me spit my drink out several times.
The PURPOSE of the book was met. There were no BULLSHIT side stories getting in the way of the comedy which could have happened at any point. Comedy is a craft and people sometimes forget how difficult it is to stick to the jokes specifically within a printed format. Well done DeLaria (and Editors) I enjoyed this book so much it actually made honorable mention in my first book - THAT'S a five star!

[Wendy Williams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved Lea in Orange is the New Black and being a lesbian myself I thought this book would be fantastic. While I found parts of the book amusing, most of it was just okay for me. I really couldn't relate to anything she wrote about and honestly a lot of her humor just made me feel uncomfortable (like the repeated insinuations of nuns being lesbians). While I enjoy a good laugh, I think there's some things that just shouldn't be joked about.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is written by the woman who plays "Big Boo" on Orange is the New Black. She is obnoxious and funny, and not afraid of anybody!! Some parts were very very funny, so it's worth the read just to find those little gems. Love, Wendy

[Krystal Caring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughed out loud!