How y'all doing? : misadventures and mischief from a life well lived / Leslie Jordan.

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Jordan, Leslie, 1955-

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unmediated

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9780063076198 (hardcover) :
0063076195 (hardcover)

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How you all doing?

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How y'all doing? -- The time Debbie Reynolds called my mother -- American Horror storytime -- The short journey -- Warhol Capote -- Hymn singing -- The pony farm -- The Mississippi Delta -- The bride doll -- My last first pitch -- Until we meet again.

Summary: 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. Now, he brings his bon vivance to the page with this collection of intimate and sassy essays.Summary: A Southern Baptist celebutante, first-rate raconteur, Emmy Award-winner, and keen observer of the odd side of life, Jordan had no idea how much his life would change when he "went viral." Here Jordan tells stories that make us laugh and lift our spirits even in the darkest days. Whether he is 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, each story reflects his fresh and saucy humor and pure heart. -- adapted from jacket.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Adult Book	Phillipsburg Free Public Library	Adult Non-Fiction	New Books	792.028 JOR	Available		36748002592154

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

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. Now, he brings his bon vivance to the page with this collection of intimate and sassy essays.

A Southern Baptist celebutante, first-rate raconteur, Emmy Award-winner, and keen observer of the odd side of life, Jordan had no idea how much his life would change when he "went viral." Here Jordan tells stories that make us laugh and lift our spirits even in the darkest days. Whether he is 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, each story reflects his fresh and saucy humor and pure heart. -- adapted from jacket.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

How Y'all Doing? (p. 1)
The Time Debbie Reynolds Called My Mother (p. 21)
American Horror Storytime (p. 37)
The Short Journey (p. 57)
Warhol Capote (p. 73)
Not in My House (p. 91)
Hymn Singing (p. 105)
The Pony Farm (p. 121)
The Mississippi Delta (p. 139)
The Bride Doll (p. 159)
My Last First Pitch (p. 175)
Until We Meet Again (p. 191)
Acknowledgments (p. 197)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Library Journal Review

Famous for breaking the Watergate story with Bob Woodward, Bernstein backtracks to his early-1960s experiences as a teenage reporter at the Washington Star in Chasing History.

Booklist Review

In an effort to combat quarantine-related boredom, actor Jordan took to Instagram to relay stories of his misbegotten youth, always beginning with "Well, shit. How y'all doing?" That one line perfectly encapsulates Jordan's style--folksy, charming, and a little profane. His five-and-a-half million Instagram followers agree, though it was a long road to becoming an overnight sensation. In this collection of sharp recollections, Jordan details his life growing up as a church-going boy outside of Chattanooga to misadventures in drag to moving to Los Angeles in the midst of the AIDS crisis. He is, in every sense, fierce, a hilarious storyteller who makes the mundane seem magical (see "The Time Debbie Reynolds Called My Mother") and a staunch advocate for the LGBTQ community (see "Not in My House"). Especially interesting is the entry on Truman Capote, how Jordan was alarmed when he saw him on Johnny Carson, and how, despite their physical similarities, he never could capture the role. Plus, there's plenty of celebrity gossip. This breezy collection will appeal to readers of pop culture, celebrity memoirs, and Southern storytelling.

Kirkus Book Review

The actor and surprise Instagram phenomenon dishes on his career, his past, and his foibles. Before the pandemic, Jordan was best known as a diminutive scene-stealer with supporting roles in Will and Grace, Boston Public, The Help, and American Horror Story. But as he relates early in this casual, good-natured memoir, his flirty and funny gay-uncle personality also made him a perfect fit for Instagram, which rewards colorful personalities who are quick with a zinger; he went from zero to 5.5 million followers in less than a year. Virality hasn't gone to his head, though, and the prevailing mood here is one of humility and self-deprecation. He interweaves run-ins with the likes of Lady Gaga, Carrie Fisher, and Dolly Parton with recollections of his childhood in east Tennessee (where he fumbled to understand his sexuality), his early professional stumbles, and past addictions. Most of his stories are of the breezy, funny-incident variety--you can picture him relating them on a talk-show couch (or an Instagram video)--and his descriptions of other actors are unstintingly polite to the point of cliché. (Vicki Lawrence is "wonderfully loving, exceptionally talented"; Gaga was "beautifully brought up.") But it's not all fluff. In a chapter about Truman Capote, Jordan recalls how the author's gay persona, after terrifying him at first, appealed to him and led to an ultimately disastrous effort to portray him onstage. A homophobic incident at his local Starbucks prompted him to recall his volunteer work with AIDS patients during the crisis. In the closing chapter, the author nicely balances a sweet and sour tone, venting his heartbreak at the Orlando Pulse shooting while relating his inexpert attempt to toss a first pitch at a baseball game shortly after. A lightweight but inviting clutch of remembrances from an outsize personality. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.