• When I Was Your Age

  • Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown
  • By: Kenan Thompson
  • Narrated by: Kenan Thompson
  • Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (292 ratings)

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When I Was Your Age

By: Kenan Thompson
Narrated by: Kenan Thompson
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Publisher's summary

“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

Editorial Review

All that and more
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

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Entertaining, raw & great listen while doing chores.

His narration of this felt like he was just sitting at a table across from us on the TV sharing his life - with moments of real struggle and humor. My favorite parts were when he shared more about his personal life struggles that we didn’t really know about, his entry into his career, Mighty Ducks and SNL times. I had bought his book as a Xmas present for a friend and feel like they will also resonate with his stories.

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Funny, honest, sincere

This was an interesting listen for sure. I've been a fan of Keenan since grade school and hadn't realized he'd done so much. He shares a lot of wisdom and of course makes you laugh.

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Funny and Endearing

Kenyan Thompson’s storytelling and lighthearted jokes make this a wonderful and fun read. He also has some smart life advice. I highly recommend this audiobook!

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Very Enjoyable!

I really enjoyed listening to this book! His delivery was wonderful and I enjoyed the stories so much. The only things that I did not like were the potty mouth language, of which there wasn't a lot, and the comment he made about something in the Bible that he did not believe was true.

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An incredible storyteller

Kenan is a national treasure and it’s not said enough. I never thought too much about his full life‘s story. I just knew him as this funny guy that looked a little bit like me that was enough for me to feel attached. Listening to his story, touched a space within me that I was not expecting. His story motivates me, at the ripe age of 42, to keep pursuing everything I’ve ever wanted to do or be. I appreciate that this very respected and reserved human being is sharing his story. This is a must read book for anyone that’s looking for positivity and guidance in a world where negativity is far too often celebrated.

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wow, Keenan answered all my questions

great story! great to hear how he became Mr. Saturday Night live. it was also cool that he became Mr. Knuckle Puck and he explains everything

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Super!

It was Very fun and I feel like Kenan is a friend! Hope he writes a sequel for sure! Give this one your time.

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Kenan is so funny and sweet

Loved his book. Kenan is a charming person. Loved what he wrote about Leslie strong. I miss her on SNL . I wish all good things to come to Kenan his family his beautiful girls and Leslie Strong.

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love that he was the narrator

love to hear how celebrities grew up. he tells us funny and interesting stories of what it was like growing up as a child.

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Joyful Jester Tells All with Heart

Thank you for sharing your amazing story of becoming brilliant Kenan Thompson. You've kept us laughing all these decades, and now we can view your full humanity behind that beautiful smile. Best wishes for continued success as a performer and a parent! We love and appreciate YOU!

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