(Drag) Queen of Scots

(Drag) Queen of Scots

The hilarious and heartwarming memoir from the UK’s favourite drag queen

Summary

'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

Reviews

  • It's no mystery or secret how much I enjoy Lawrence Chaney.
    RuPaul

About the author

Lawrence Chaney

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.
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