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How to American
An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents
Book • 2018
In How to American, Jimmy O. Yang shares his story of growing up as a Chinese immigrant who pursued a Hollywood career against the wishes of his parents.
Yang arrived in Los Angeles from Hong Kong at age 13, learned English by watching BET RapCity, and worked as a strip club DJ while pursuing his comedy career.
The book chronicles his journey from a frightened youth to a cultural virtuoso, including a near deportation episode and his eventual path to becoming a proud US citizen.
It mocks stereotypes and offers tongue-in-cheek advice on pursuing the American dreams of fame, fortune, and strippers.
Yang arrived in Los Angeles from Hong Kong at age 13, learned English by watching BET RapCity, and worked as a strip club DJ while pursuing his comedy career.
The book chronicles his journey from a frightened youth to a cultural virtuoso, including a near deportation episode and his eventual path to becoming a proud US citizen.
It mocks stereotypes and offers tongue-in-cheek advice on pursuing the American dreams of fame, fortune, and strippers.
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Terry Gross
Best Of: Comedy Writer Michael Schur / Actor Jimmy O. Yang
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Jimmy O. Yang
Actor/Comic Jimmy O. Yang Breaks Out Of The Background
