How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
Written by Leslie Jordan
Narrated by Leslie Jordan
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
New York Times and USA Today Bestseller
Audie Award Winner, Humor
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.
Leslie Jordan
Leslie Jordan is one of the most consistently recognizable faces in popular entertainment. His journey towards stardom has provided one of the quirkier, impressive, and varied career trajectories of the past few decades. Through it all, Leslie Jordan has remained constant, relevant and – above all – funny! His ability to take it all in stride has kept him moving onward, upward but never straight. Leslie Jordan is the prestigious Emmy Award winner in 2006 for “Will & Grace”. Soon to be on television again in Fox’s Call Me Kat, Leslie Jordan has conquered the international stage and remains an in-demand mainstay as a performer, voice-over artist, fundraiser, spokesperson, out artist, equal rights activist and all around Southern Baptist celebutante.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Enjoyed his similarities of growing up a gay boy. I'm just not as famous.
Keep up the magnificent job of writing and acting and everything else you do.
Thank you for getting me through COVID-19 with you YouTube videos.2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very lighthearted. Easy read/listen. Nothing in depth and no dirt.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Leslie Jordan is a fantastic story teller!
** Minus one star because this must be the abridged version. Very disappointed that the audio would skip mid-chapter to another story. This should be listed in the book details.
Will definitely be looking for an unabridged version or pick up a hard copy to get the full story!1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved every word and came to tears when the book was over. To hear his voice telling his story knowing that he is no longer with us killed me but I felt his spirit as he read his story. He was a joy to watch and listen too.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very enjoyable. I absolutely love his honesty and embellishment, admissions and his accent.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thank you “Uncle Leslie” for sharing your story with us. You are TRULY missed.
Love,
Your Instagram niece - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed this book very much. It was great to hear Leslie narrate it. I’m sad that he has passed away, he really was a very funny character.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Didn’t want it to end! Love you Leslie! Write more!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Leslie Jordan's autobiography was super cute. I enjoyed hearing all about Truman Capote, straight man standoffs, and reclaiming joy post-Pulse. Jordan shares highs and lows from a life well-lived indeed. Beverly Leslie will always be one of my favorite television characters.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Witty. Poignant. Hysterical. Authentic. Clever. Courageous. Outrageously funny. Accurate. Honest. A sheer delight from the start. Homage to the wise, tender, caring old queer!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Leslie Jordan is funny, adorable, sassy...love his Southern drawl and mucho entertaining stories...His living family story touched me as well. ???
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Leslie Jordan had me laughing! I loved that he shared his journey in life! He is very entertaining and his choice of words can not be matched.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wonderful story telling with lots of laugh out loud moments!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was just like sitting down with coffee, a great friend and taking time to be mindful of our greatest challenges and achievements that bring us back to ourselves and each other. The reader is left with a FABULOUS WARMTH In their soul… not nearly enough of that good stuff being shared presently. Thank you for creating this treasure, Leslie. God bless!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely enjoyed this book! Listening to Leslie read it to me constantly made me smile!!!! He is so entertaining and this book felt like sitting down with my Guncle and listening to a great story.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/53.5 stars. This was a fun audiobook listen. Probably wouldn’t read it in hard copy, the author’s storytelling is what makes it fun.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic. Leslie Jordan lived a full life and this book truly shows it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a wonderful, funny, funny soul. You will be missed.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved learning more about Leslie Jordan as I have always been a fan of his work but really enjoyed having him read his book. May he rest in peace!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I love his voice and he always makes me smile and laugh, but I am lost for the purpose of the book. RIP
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Leslie Jordan is a treasure and the example we all should aim to be. This book was achingly beautiful and i loved the honesty in the stories. Thank you, Leslie, for sharing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such a sweet and charming book. Listen to it if you can! Leslie is a wonderful reader
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Funny stories from the childhood of a very gifted comedian. Best if listened to because without his accent the stories would miss a lot.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well narrated and inspirational. I love the honesty he shared about his flaws and the acceptance of who he is.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’m so happy Leslie is still making us laugh with his timeless memoir. I enjoyed every bit and especially loved the experience of hearing his words in his own voice. ❤️
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I absolutely love Leslie Jordan. Not only is he adorable but his stories are sweet and heartfelt.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beautiful book now I miss him even more..and one of my favorite people to ever grace the earth. Now I miss him even more. I can see him in heaven in Cowboy attire riding Midnight and sporting the loveliest angel wings.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Although the narrative between the stories felt slightly disjointed, Leslie Jordan is such a gem and hearing him recount memories that were dear to him was a pleasant listen overall. Sad to know his light went out just as he was getting the recognition he deserved.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I laughed, I cried….This has to be one of my favorite audio books this year.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thank you Leslie for sharing your life. I was so happy to see you live for your one man show here in my home town of Springfield, Missouri. You need to write more and share these great stories. I could listen to you all day.
Maybe one day I'll actually meet you face to face and not just be a person in the audience.
Hugs