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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.

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Terry Gross
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Best Of: Comedy Writer Michael Schur / Actor Jimmy O. Yang
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Jimmy O. Yang
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Actor/Comic Jimmy O. Yang Breaks Out Of The Background

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