About Lotus Weinstock
Lotus Weinstock (1943-1997) was an American comedian, author, playwright, and musician. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she attended Emerson College but dropped out to move to New York and pursue acting and dance, acquiring a few Off-Broadway roles. Her book, The Lotus Position, was filled with her jokes, such as 'I married Mr. Right. Mr. Always Right,' and sold about 63,000 copies. She was known in the comedy world for making jokes that were never at anyone's expense, and she performed on programs including The Merv Griffin Show, The Tonight Show, and The Mike Douglas Show, though she preferred live performance. Weinstock was a mainstay at the Belly Room, a performance area in the Comedy Store that Mitzi Shore opened as a place for women to perform, where she was considered a 'den mother.' She was engaged to Lenny Bruce until his death in 1966, and she died at the age of 54 in 1997 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lotus Position?
The Lotus Position is a book by Lotus Weinstock filled with her jokes, such as 'I married Mr. Right. Mr. Always Right.'
What was Lotus Weinstock's comedy known for?
She was known in the comedy world for jokes that were never at anyone's expense, and although she appeared on TV she preferred live performance.
What was the Belly Room?
The Belly Room was a performance area in the Comedy Store that Mitzi Shore opened as a place for women to perform, and Weinstock was a mainstay there, considered its 'den mother'.
Which TV shows did Lotus Weinstock appear on?
She performed on The Merv Griffin Show, The Tonight Show and The Mike Douglas Show.
Where did Lotus Weinstock start out?
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she left Emerson College for New York to pursue acting and dance and landed a few Off-Broadway roles.
