Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo

Written by Jo Koy

Narrated by Jo Koy

A stunning, hilarious memoir displaying Koy’s “wide-ranging comedic talent and abundant wells of perseverance” (Kirkus Reviews, starred). Mixed Plate illuminates the burning drive and unique humor that make Jo Koy one of today’s most successful comedians.

Well guys, here it is—my story. A funny, sad, at times pathetic but also kick-ass tale of how a half-Filipino, half-white kid whose mom thought (and still thinks) his career goal was to become a clown became a success. Not an overnight success, because that would have made for a really short read, but an All-American success who could give my immigrant mom the kind of life she hoped for when she came to this country, and my son the kind of life I wished I’d had as a kid. With all the details of what it felt like to get the doors closed in my face, to grind it out on the road with my arsenal of dick jokes, and how my career finally took off once I embraced the craziness of my family, which I always thought was uniquely Filipino but turns out is as universal as it gets.

In this book, I’ll take you behind the mic, behind the curtain—OK, way behind it. From growing up with a mom who made me dance like Michael Jackson at the Knights of Columbus, to some real dark stuff, the stuff we don’t talk about often enough as immigrants. Mental health, poverty, drinking. And show you the path to my American Dream. Which was paved with a lot of failure, department store raffle tickets to win free color televisions, bad jokes, old VHS tapes, a motorcycle my mom probably still hates, the only college final I aced (wasn’t math), and getting my first laugh on stage. 

In this book, I get serious about my funny. And I want to make you laugh a little while I do it. I’m like Hawaii’s favorite lunch—the mixed plate. Little bit of this, a little bit of that. My book Mixed Plate is too. 

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Mar 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9780062969996

Jo Koy

Jo Koy, one of today’s premiere comedians, entertains audiences across the world and inspires them with his infectious energy. His 2017 Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live from Seattle, was so successful that he released a follow-up sequel in June 2019, and his 2017 Break the Mold tour sold out tens of thousands of seats from New York City to Sydney to Amsterdam. In July 2018, he was named Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival. He lives in Los Angeles.  

Reviews for Mixed Plate

[suhaini delion-anuar · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Honest, raw and real. I heard it all in 2 days; couldn’t put it down. It’s my first book on Scribd.

[Jason Jung · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love Jo Koy more after reading this book! Great book!

[Edina Alcantra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Relatable and awesome book! Enjoyed hearing Jo Koy reading it! This book hit home in a lot of areas and inspires one to keep pursuing their goal despite road blocks.

[katrina abalos · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love the book and how he narrates his journey.
Thank you jo koy.

“Hustle until you make it “???

[Gloria · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So funny! A book that's better listening to. Thank You Jo Koy for letting us into your world #fanforlife

[Elaine Chaney · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Jo Koy is not only hilarious but inspirational. This story will get you in the heart and tickle your funny bone. If you love Jo Koy already then you'll love him even more after reading about him, his family and how hard he worked to get to where he is!

[Ross Taylor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a great book. Funny, touching, thought provoking. I wasn't even a Jo Koy fan but now I am! Must read.

[Honey Shor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved it! So fun so honest and really inspiring. Thanx Jo

[melany Puckett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book about hard work and making a dream come true it's worth your time! I love learning about Joe quiz background and how things work in the business or at least back when this was written and it's funny too.