How Y'all Doing?
Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
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4.4 • 106 Ratings
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Publisher Description
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
Viral sensation and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan regales fans with entertaining stories about the odd, funny, and unforgettable events in his life in this unmissable essay collection that echoes his droll, irreverent voice.
When actor Leslie Jordan learned he had “gone viral,” he had no idea what that meant or how much his life was about to change. On Instagram, his uproarious videos have entertained millions and have made him a global celebrity. Now, he brings his bon vivance to the page with this collection of intimate and sassy essays.
Bursting with color and life, dripping with his puckish Southern charm, How Y’all Doing? is Leslie doing what Leslie does best: telling stories that make us laugh and lift our spirits even in the darkest days. Whether he’s writing about his brush with a group of ruffians in a West Hollywood Starbucks, or an unexpected phone call from legendary Hollywood start Debbie Reynolds, Leslie infuses each story with his fresh and saucy humor and pure heart.
How Y’all Doing? is an authentic, warm, and joyful portrait of an American Sweetheart— a Southern Baptist celebutante, first-rate raconteur, and keen observer of the odd side of life whose quirky wit rivals the likes of Amy Sedaris, Jenny Lawson, David Rakoff, and Sarah Vowell.
Customer Reviews
Super entertaining
This is a quick read and super fun. He talks about his life and hollywood.
While there is some hilarity and some humility.
Great work! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!!
Survivor warning: Just be aware in the second to last chapter, he does discuss the hate event that occurred at Pulse in Orlando. He had some connections to it ❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Some humerus moments
It’s a cute book, at times funny. Very short, though.
Funny and Charming
Leslie Jordan has had a number of roles from Will & Grace, to American Horror Story, to Sordid Lives. Over the last year many people have discovered his wit and wisdom through his posts on Instagram. In this new memoir, Jordan describes going from not knowing what Instagram was to millions of followers. This book is just so lovely. Jordan describes encounters with celebrities like Lily Tomlin and Debbie Reynolds with such fondness and appreciation that it was wonderful to listen to. While he may be good a playing a quippy antagonist on TV, this book convinces me that Jordan is kind and generous and all around wonderful human, who we’ve needed this past year. There are so many stories and asides that are wonderful. I listened to this audiobook read by the author on Scribd over an afternoon while working and it was a delight. If you’re looking for a funny, heartwarming book, check this one out.