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In "How to American," Jimmy O. Yang shares the real-life path that took him from a Hong Kong immigrant arriving in Los Angeles at age 13 to a fan‑favorite actor on HBO’s "Silicon Valley." He recounts the quirks and challenges of learning English through BET RapCity, working as a strip‑club DJ, and surviving a near‑deportation incident while on a college trip to Tijuana. Over the course of ten years he earns US citizenship and offers humorous, tongue‑in‑cheek advice on chasing fame, fortune, and the American dream—all while mocking common stereotypes and sharing hard‑earned lessons.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jimmy O. Yang
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