Andrew Mark Cuomo (born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, author, and lawyer serving since 2011 as the 56th governor of New York. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the same position his father, Mario Cuomo, held for three terms.
Last laugh: Randy Rainbow on bullies, Trump, and the power of comedy
videos lambasting the ridiculous nature of politics, the comedian guided us with hilarity through a pandemic lockdown and presidential pandemonium.
Yet it took the Long Island, New York, native years to achieve notoriety beyond the LGBTQ community. Twelve years ago, he posted his first video, Randy Rainbow is Dating Mel Gibson, which became a viral sensation.Rainbow’s latest creative endeavor, the memoir Playing with Myself (St.
Martin’s Press), chronicles his childhood (including a backyard staging of Snow White with Rainbow in the title role), family dynamics, and his New York career, which has included a job at Hooters.
While still awaiting his invitation to the White House, Queerty spoke to the funny man about the book and how he balances his authentic self with his on-screen persona.What prompted you to say, “Hey, I want to put my life story in a book.” What was the inspiration behind that?Well, simply because they asked.
