Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Lea DeLaria
Dec 6, 2021
Lea DeLaria, a vibrant comedian, musician, and actress best known for her role in "Orange is the New Black," joins the conversation to chat about her lively journey in comedy since the 80s. She reflects on coming out and the generational shifts in LGBTQ+ acceptance, humorously addressing the importance of spaces like lesbian bars with The Lesbian Bar Project. Lea also shares witty anecdotes about her Airbnb mishaps and the absurdities of entertainment, including the comedy of personal branding and headshots in today's industry.
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Biggs Question
- Lea DeLaria recalls Jason Biggs asking if Orange Is the New Black helped her romantic life.
- Her response: "Like I needed a hit show to get pussy, straight boy!"
Comedy Origin
- DeLaria made nuns laugh to avoid punishment in Catholic school.
- This humor carried into stand-up, starting with a successful gay open mic night in 1982.
Coming Out
- DeLaria came out at 17, considered young for her generation.
- When she came out, it was illegal to be queer in every US state.