"Witty and unexpectedly vulnerable. Guaranteed laughs and wistful smiles. Perfection."

"I finally started reading 'Real Women Do it Standing Up:' love, Love, LOVE it! It's really interesting to read her journey and how she hones her craft. As a bonus, it's laugh out loud funny! I downloaded it onto my phone's Kindle app and I alternate between chuckling and nodding in agreement during my daily commute! If you've had the pleasure of following Leighann on social media, you'll have to constantly remind yourself that you can't 'like.' or 'react' to each story!"

"I really enjoyed this book and found it inspirational! If you've ever considered stand-up, it's a must-read! Leighann is a great writer, a talented comedienne, and an excellent speaker.”

"A glimpse inside the world of stand-up comedy, from a woman with incredible strength, heart, humor, talent, and high standards. Aspiring standup comedians and comediennes would learn a lot from her vignettes of what it's like to rise through the ranks, during a time when standup was just beginning to become more inclusive. For the rest of us, it's funny and fascinating to get an insider's view of a job most of us wouldn't and couldn't do, sprinkled with gentle observations, hilarious situations, and universal insights."

"A very easy read. Although I did have to look up a few words. I have known the author from her guests appearances on Star Talk Radio show. A great insight into the world of stand-up comedy from a woman of color and education…."

"Leighann is very funny, and she has some great stories."

In Real Women Do It Standing Up: Stories From the Career of a Very Funny Lady - veteran stand-up comedian Leighann Lord, shares stories about her life and career as a stand-up comedian. Dive into the world of this fiercely independent funny lady who still sleeps with a teddy bear. Whether it’s on stage, on the road, or at home in everyday life, Leighann has curated a collection of true tales. You’ll have a lot of laughs and a few delightfully awkward, but hopefully poignant, moments with this very funny lady. 

Leighann Lord is a stand-up comedian, author, and podcaster. She’s been seen on Comedy Central, HBO, The View, Netflix, Dry Bar Comedy; and on Showtime's Even More Funny Women of a Certain Age.

She has written several humor books including two volumes of Dict Jokes: Alternate Definitions for Words You’ve Probably Never Heard of But Will Definitely Never Forget and Real Women Do It Standing Up: Stories From the Career of a Very Funny Lady, which has been called “Witty and unexpectedly vulnerable.” Both titles and more are available on Amazon.

Leighann was the creator of the weekly humor column, The Urban Erma, which was the longest running column in Stage Time Magazine. She has contributed to The Huffington Post and wrote for the pilot of The Chris Rock Show. She is the creator and host of the People with Parents podcast where she shared personal stories about the role reversal between her and her aging parents.

 Leighann earned her BA degree in Journalism and Creative Writing from Baruch College, City University of New York, her honorary PhD from Southhampton University, and is a member of the Writer’s Guild of America, East. She received the Humanist Arts Award from the American Humanist Association and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

Leighann is also a firm supporter of the Oxford Comma.