How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived

Leslie Jordan

Apr 2021 · HarperAudio · Narrated by Leslie Jordan

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.

Ratings and reviews

I bought this audiobook after Leslie Jordon passed away. I am glad he recorded his book himself. Fun to hear him tell his life story. Mr. Jordon is already missed! His love and light can never be forgotten or dimmed.

It was so nice to hear Leslie's voice. It was bitter sweet hearing his heartfelt hilarious stories. What a bright light he was. Thank you Leslie for being you! You will be missed!

I loved this book and more so because it was narrated by the author. Leslie Jordan was such a wonderful person and I feel this book was not enough. I laughed and cried with this book and will listen to it again! I love his southern twang, his laugh, and his heart. RIP Mr. Jordan. I pray you are enjoying neverending pony rides up in heaven.

About the author

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.