How Y'all Doing?

Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived

By: Leslie Jordan

Narrated by: Leslie Jordan

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 ofAmy Sedaris, Jenny Lawson, David Rakoff, and Sarah Vowell.

Leslie Jordan......

Leslie Jordan is all over the place in this book. He can get away with it because he is genuine, sincere and a very lovable overall human being...... Basically he is a nation treasure.

Warm, hilarious and grounding

Leslie allows the reader a glimpse into his life as an actor growing up gay in the deep south (Chattanooga, Tennessee). His family stories are warm and his Hollywood stories are hilarious. Yet Leslie returns to the simplicity and traditions of the south to reground himself.

This book is not intended to pound the reader with "gay stuff", but it does highlight universal truths and struggles. For example, independent of whom you love, we all face the pain of losing a loved one, feel the strong influence of parents in our lives, and the fact that many of us struggle to find ourselves in the world.

This is a brief book that left me wanting more. I trust you'll enjoy it immensely.

A book well written

I have been a fan of Leslie Jordan prior to listening to this book. I am now a "super fan". I have 36 years of sobriety under my wings and the tidbits of recovery sprinkled throughout this tome were a welcome surprise. The mischief brought a smile, but so did the fierce backbone that is needed by any survivor. I know I have been there. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I appreciate your candor and your pros.

The world lost a true gem when he passed

Heartfelt, funny, wonderfully told memoir. So glad I got this in audio, hearing Leslie tell his own story is the best way.

Funny

Pure joy, such a lovely person with amazing ability to, he will be so missed.