Outrageous Misfits
Female Impersonator Craig Russell and His Wife, Lori Russell Eadie
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Pub Date Nov 17 2020 | Archive Date Jul 2 2020
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Description
Craig Russell was an internationally admired entertainer and actor, known for his outrageous impersonations of some of Hollywood's greatest female celebrities: Mae West, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Carol Channing, and Judy Garland, to name a few. Lori Russell Eadie, a shy theatre lover, was Craig's No. 1 fan and, eventually, his wife.
Together they were fun, fabulous, and eschewed convention. But behind the curtains, Craig and Lori's lives were troubled by their mental health, drug addiction, sexual assault, and abuse.
Through nearly one hundred interviews and extensive research, Outrageous Misfits reveals the life and legacy of one of the world's most popular female impersonators and his biggest fan.
Advance Praise
"Brian Bradley's stellar work of biographic journalism brings the outsized public figure down to an intimate realm, enhancing our appreciation of a most enchanting madman. " — Peter Howell, Movie Critic for the Toronto Star
"Often heartwarming, more often heartbreaking, Brian Bradley’s close-to-the-bone, meticulously researched biography offers both startling revelations and astute analysis of two uniquely self-destructive individuals who truly live up to his title. Outrageous Misfits is a riveting, relentlessly entertaining read. " — George Anthony, former entertainment editor for Toronto Sun
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781459746978 |
| PRICE | $22.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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