Name: | How to American |
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By: | Jimmy O. Yang, Mike Judge – foreword |
Narrated by: | Jimmy O. Yang |
Series: | |
Length | 6 hrs and 5 mins |
Category: | Biographies & Memoirs, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional |
Release Date: | 2018-03-11 |
Language: | English |
In his debut memoir, How to American, Jimmy O. Yang chronicles his unlikely journey from Hong Kong to Hollywood, revealing how he went from student to stand-up to starring alongside some of the biggest names in show business.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in the United States, Jimmy always felt like an outsider. He was an immigrant who didn’t speak English well, a “mathlete” who wasn’t good at sports, and a band geek who was into rap music. Despite all the odds, Jimmy followed his dream of becoming a comedian and found himself sharing the stage with the likes of Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Kevin Hart.
In How to American, Jimmy tells his incredible story with the same irreverent humor that has made him one of the most popular comedians today. From his humble beginnings to his breakout role on the HBO series Silicon Valley, Jimmy proves that with enough heart and determination, anyone can make it in America.
The characters in this How to American are diverse and interesting. The feature content is informative and helpful. Describes his childhood in Hong Kong, his move to the United States, and his experiences as an actor in the film and television industry.
Jimmy O. Yang is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known for his roles as Bernard Tai on the HBO series Silicon Valley and Cheng on the Cinemax series Banshee. He has also appeared in the films The Hangover Part II, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and Patriots Day.
Jimmy O. Yang’s memoir, How to American, chronicles the actor’s journey from growing up in Hong Kong to making it big in Hollywood. Yang shares his experiences of struggling to find his place in America as an immigrant, and how he eventually found success as an actor on the hit TV show Silicon Valley.
Yang’s story is both inspiring and humorous, and provides a unique perspective on the immigrant experience in America. Judge’s foreword provides some background on Yang and his work on Silicon Valley, and offers his thoughts on the importance of immigrants in the entertainment industry.
Overall, How to American is a funny, heartwarming, and insightful memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in America.
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