Living in Color

What's Funny About Me

By: Tommy Davidson, Tom Teicholz - contributor

Narrated by: Tommy Davidson

Abandoned as an infant on the streets of Greenville, Mississippi, and rescued by a loving white family, Tommy Davidson spent most of his childhood unaware that he was different from his brother and sister. All that changed as he came of age in a society of racial barriers - ones that he was soon to help break. On a fledgling network, Tommy joined the cast of In Living Color, alongside other relative newcomers including Jim Carrey, Rosie Perez, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Lopez - all united by an ingenious throng of Wayans siblings, poised to break new ground.

Tommy gives listeners the never-before-told behind-the-scenes story of the first show born of the Hip Hop Nation: from its incredible rise, to his own creation of such unforgettable characters as Sweet Tooth Jones and appearing in such classic sketches as "Homie the Clown" and the unforgettable "Ugly Woman", through guest-star skirmishes to backstage tensions and the eventual fall of this pop-culture touchstone. And he also shares his very personal story of living with - and being inspired and empowered by - two distinct family histories.

Told with humor and hard-won honesty by a singular voice whose family and friendships help him navigate a life of personal and professional highs and lows, Living in Color is a bracing, illuminating, and remarkable success story.

©2020 Tommy Davidson (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Excellent life story

This book was excellent. Tommy Davidsons life story is incredible! He is an overcomer and Super Funny

Amazing book

First off, I’ve always been a big fan of Tommy Davidson. He has always been so authentic to me. This is a great book and he really tells it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I love it!!!

Loved It

This book gave an awesome peek into Tommy’s life and road to stardom. I was a little surprised to learn about his experiences while working on In Living Color.

Understanding Tommy Davidson

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found out so much valid information about the TV show In Living Color and all the obstacles, trials, and tribulations that Tommy Davidson has been through throughout his life. Excellent book. A must-read!!

Epic

What an epic journey this brother has laid out for us all with so many jewels and chunks of knowledge to last us a lifetime. Well done Tommy!

Earliest memories of Tommy Davison

I want me those bones, I need me those bones. I want the elephant man bones 😅🤣

Thank you so much for sharing your life experience

It is refreshing to hear him you overcame so much adversity yet you conquered it all. Thank you for nothing giving up. You’re a class act guy.

Tommy!!!

I really enjoyed this book. This has made me love Tommy Davidson so much more.

wow tommy

So I had the luxury of meeting Tommy Davidson as one of those troops he mentioned in Korea. He was hilarious. I am pleased with the book it was a good read.
We oftentimes get pressed to be entertained not realizing there is a story behind the gift that is awesome. Great read great answers to random questions and super bummer about in living color.

Interesting!

It's quite interesting to know the behind the scenes story of some of these TV shows and comedians. I'm more than impressed with Tommy's life story. He has overcome many odds.