When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice From a Professional Clown

by Kenan Thompson Narrated by Kenan Thompson

Overview

“Kenan is a master storyteller with extraordinary stories to tell. I wouldn't miss this for the world.”-Leslie Jones

When I Was Your Age*is a hilarious, heartwarming and surprising ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and luck, life, and learning from the school of hard knocks, from SNL's longest-serving actor, Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson is*Saturday Night Live's*longest-ever-serving cast member and a star of such pioneering sketches as “Black Jeopardy” and is hugely beloved thanks to a tidal wave of nostalgic fans who grew up on early 2000s classics*All That, Good Burger, and*Kenan & Kel*on Nickelodeon.

He's also a dad (to two girls) in his mid-40s living in suburbia, and whose universal, relatable, family-friendly humor has created unbelievable appeal and engagement from fans from middle America to coastal elites. Becoming a dad sucked the cool right out of him -- and he's OK with that!

When I Was Your Age*is packed with hilarious yet poignant essays that are aimed to offer any reader valuable advice on parenting, focusing on positivity, and having fun in life. Kids, new parents, fellow fathers, budding comics, and aunties who want to pinch his cheeks, can all learn from his biggest mistakes and most triumphant victories. There's something for everybody here!

Editorial Reviews

comedian Leslie Jones

Kenan is a master storyteller with extraordinary stories to tell. I wouldn’t miss this for the world!”

JANUARY 2024 - AudioFile

Because Kenan Thompson has been featured in movies and TV shows for the past 30 years, including a long stint on "Saturday Night Live," many people feel they know him--but this audiobook, written and narrated by the actor, shows a personal side. Thompson compares his childhood to how he's raising his two young daughters. He shares his experiences as a Black actor and notes that the longevity of his career is due to the financial hardship of his early career. Using vocal variety even while announcing chapter numbers, Thompson has a uniquely funny delivery. Fans will picture his mischievous grin from his sketch comedy during these vocal inflections. Listeners will enjoy hearing Thompson's celebrity impressions, as well as details from his falling out and recent reunion with collaborator Kel Mitchell. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159874641
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/05/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	200,305

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