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When I Was Your Age

Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown

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When I Was Your Age

By: Kenan Thompson
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“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 listener 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!

©2023 Kenan Thompson (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
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Whether he first made you laugh on Nickelodeon’s hit series All That or during his ongoing run as SNL’s longest-serving performer, Kenan Thompson has been warming hearts with sketch comedy for decades. For many fans, myself included, it feels as if we grew up alongside the former teen star. And while an imagined sense of familiarity with a celeb is, of course, a delusion, When I Was Your Age reminds us why, with Thompson, it is so easy to believe. His down-to-earth likability and undeniable realness underlie all of his performances, including this recording, which hilariously illustrates how self-doubt and confidence both played significant roles in paving his path to success. The wisdom he has gleaned from being a girl dad shines throughout the memoir, and is a pleasure to listen to. —Haley H., Audible Editor

Authentic Storytelling • Engaging Narration • Heartfelt Reflections • Humorous Anecdotes • Insightful Life Lessons
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Loved this book! It was a very good thing he shared his life for all to read. It inspires one to keep at it and work hard and love in the best way. Great SNL insights too!!

Humor & Humility

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Exactly the kind of material I expected to get from Kenan, he has so much to say and such an incredible delivery as the narrator.

Funny and inspiring!

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Such a terrific book! Kenan is so warm, humble & hilarious. As a nearly 4 decade watcher of SNL, it was a delight to hear his stories.

Sweet & funny

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it's a little slow at times but funny and clever as the author always is, and the story is well told. I would recommend this book

I grew up loving the sky and I love his book

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I loved how he kept it real and did not bash anyone. I love his positivity and how he wants to live a normal life like regular people. Keep being the best you Mr. Kenan Thompson.

I loved the realness

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Very interesting life story. I enjoyed listening to Keenan tell his story and hearing about all of his interesting adventures through life.

Great Book

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Enjoyed his story and life journey. I need a few more words to save this review.

Getting to know Kenan

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I really enjoyed listening to Kenan Thompson talk about how he started acting and wound up joining the cast of All That. That was one of the shows I watched a lot as a kid during the 90s. I was also surprised to hear about the complex friendship he had with Kel initially but there was no doubt a lot of personal things that Kel was dealing with. The audition process for Saturday Night Live that Kenan went through definitely seemed nerve wracking but I'm glad he got through it and joined the cast. It's cool to see Kenan is still doing what he does best!

Who Loves Orange Soda?

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I decided to read this book because I have been a fan since I watched all that and
Keenan and Kel when my children were younger watched Nickelodeon. I’m so glad to hear that Keenan found his way in life doing what he so obviously loves. Congratulations on staying strong and keep moving forward with your life. You seem to have your heart in the right place.

Feels real and authentic

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I appreciated his honesty, especially in the areas of his life we all wanted to know about. I feel like I grew up with Kenan, but listening to his side of things was very insightful. Great great great story telling, but I wish there were more stories. Overall, a great read!

Pure Kenan

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