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  • Chronicles of an All-American Combo
  • Written by: Jo Koy
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  • Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (99 ratings)

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Mixed Plate

Written by: Jo Koy
Narrated by: Jo Koy
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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 listen, 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 - okay, 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.

©2020 Jo Koy (P)2020 HarperAudio

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LOVED THIS BOOK!

I love this book so much that I didn’t want it to end. Reading a physical book would not be the same as listening to Jo’s impersonations and the raw challenges of slowly climbing to the top. I’ve gone back and re-watched his comedy shows on Netflix and the book really gave a new perspective and respect for his hard work to get there.

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funny and true!

I love how he always wants to show and honour his Filipino heritage, how real he is with what his family was like and how they are now.

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I loved listening to this book

He is strong, open and funny. This was nit an easy book to write. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

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Great View of Immigrant Life

I've been following Jo Koy for nearly a decade now, and I know this is a comedian's autobiography, but it's a really great window into what the life of a Filipino immigrant in the US was like in the 80's and 90's. Definitely inspired by the stories of Jo and his family, especially his mom. Also, I almost spit out my coffee at the call out to Bob Saget... definitely did not age well. But anyway, I'm so happy for your success, kabayan.

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Mixed Plate

Enjoyed listening to this book, outstanding Jo Koy! You nailed it!
Great book, you’re the man!

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Good read

Great easy read if your just looking for a interesting bio and it’s funny as well.

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heartwarming and inspiring

all I can say is that hearing jokoy tell his story has been truly heartwarming and inspiring. as a half Filipino half white myself, it is great to hear stories from such a seasoned comedian and fellow mixed child. I look forward to watching all of his specials and cannot wait to see him in person.

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A great read by a phenomenal comic.

Jo Koy tells his story and keeps you smiling and bursting out with laughter. Listening to Jo impersonate his mother is truly hilarious. I highly recommend this to all comedy fans.

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Read in one day

Interesting and fun
Loved learning Jo’s experience and views about growing up in a mixed race and Philippino Family.

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Jo Koy really opened up

This story is very emotional. He does a great job at narrating it with personality and humour. I was never expecting him to share so much about his upbringing and struggles. I've always been a fan of his comedy and his podcast is the best ... now I can say I'm a fan of him as a person. Not just some light fluffy everyday content kind of a book... this explores real pain, family suffering, mental health, economic struggle, cultural struggle, recovery from accidents, heartbreak, and on and on. Jo Koy somehow makes you laugh but at the same time does not hold back and really makes you feel like you know him and appreciate him so much more when you finish reading. Highly recommend this to any fan of his or fan of comedy or fan of artists, performers, entrepreneurs, and people facing an uphill battle to achieve their dreams. I admire him so much more now.

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