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Hedda Lettuce
American drag queen, comedian and singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hedda Lettuce is the stage name of Steven Polito, an American drag queen, comedian and singer.[1][2] Polito debuted his character Hedda Lettuce in 1991 on the Manhattan Cable TV show The Brenda and Glennda Show. Lettuce's appearances include MTV, Comedy Central, The People's Court, and a cameo on Sex and the City as Samantha's ex-beau turned Bingo Drag impersonator. Lettuce's film appearances include To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar; Cruise Control, The Look, Red Lipstick, and Musical Chairs.
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Early life
Hedda Lettuce was born 1968 as Steven Polito in New York City and raised on Long Island. He went to Commack North High School.[3] Polito earned a bachelor's degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology. His first performance in drag was with a friend at Sheridan Square to raise money for Queer Nation. Polito later became an assistant to Lypsinka.[4]
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