Photo:Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCKenan Thompsonhas some wisdom to share.TheSaturday Night Liveveteran recently revealed the cover of his forthcoming memoir exclusively with PEOPLE.When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clownwill be published this winter from Harper Books.“It’s been such a joy to write and share my story in WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE,” Thompson says in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “FromAll ThattoSNL, I’ve had a lot of laughs – and learned a few lessons – along the way, and I hope fans will too.”When I Was Your Age is “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” per its publisher.Courtesy of Harper BooksSince joiningSNLin 2003, Thompson has become the longest-serving cast member on the late night sketch comedy show. Known for his character work in sketches like “Black Jeopardy” and “What Up With That?”, Thompson has earned six Emmy nominations during his tenure, winning the award for “Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics” for his song “Come Back Barack” in 2018. He was also a staple player in many ‘90s Nickelodeon favorites, includingKenan & Kel,All ThatandGood Burger.When I Was Your Ageis “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” per its publisher. Over the course of multiple essays (with titles such as “Behind the Scenes: Black Is Still Beautiful,” and “The Huggable Cutie”), Thompson delves into topics like parenthood, race and body image, as well as meeting a wide array of celebrities throughout his career, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk.Thompson also writes about one of his most interesting roles: being a father.When I Was Your Ageshares insight into Thompson’s journey raising his two daughters in suburbia (which Thompson has stated has “sucked the cool right out of him”).“One day you’re not a dad and then the next moment you are,” Thompsontold PEOPLEin 2020. “You’re just a dad from that point on.”Kenan Thompson.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCThompson played a single father in the NBC sitcomKenan, which ended after two seasons in 2022. A sequel toGood Burgerwasconfirmedin March; Thompson will return to his role as Dexter Reed, with co-starKel Mitchellas Ed, as the two navigate the restaurant (and ensuing hijinks) in the present-day.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.With Thompson’s many jobs in mind,When I Was Your Agewill appeal to a wide audience, parents and comics alike.“Thompson’s universal appeal and family friendly humor is infused on every page,” Harper Books states.When I Was Your Agewill be published December 5 from Harper Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Photo:Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC
Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC
Kenan Thompsonhas some wisdom to share.TheSaturday Night Liveveteran recently revealed the cover of his forthcoming memoir exclusively with PEOPLE.When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clownwill be published this winter from Harper Books.“It’s been such a joy to write and share my story in WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE,” Thompson says in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “FromAll ThattoSNL, I’ve had a lot of laughs – and learned a few lessons – along the way, and I hope fans will too.”When I Was Your Age is “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” per its publisher.Courtesy of Harper BooksSince joiningSNLin 2003, Thompson has become the longest-serving cast member on the late night sketch comedy show. Known for his character work in sketches like “Black Jeopardy” and “What Up With That?”, Thompson has earned six Emmy nominations during his tenure, winning the award for “Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics” for his song “Come Back Barack” in 2018. He was also a staple player in many ‘90s Nickelodeon favorites, includingKenan & Kel,All ThatandGood Burger.When I Was Your Ageis “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” per its publisher. Over the course of multiple essays (with titles such as “Behind the Scenes: Black Is Still Beautiful,” and “The Huggable Cutie”), Thompson delves into topics like parenthood, race and body image, as well as meeting a wide array of celebrities throughout his career, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk.Thompson also writes about one of his most interesting roles: being a father.When I Was Your Ageshares insight into Thompson’s journey raising his two daughters in suburbia (which Thompson has stated has “sucked the cool right out of him”).“One day you’re not a dad and then the next moment you are,” Thompsontold PEOPLEin 2020. “You’re just a dad from that point on.”Kenan Thompson.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBCThompson played a single father in the NBC sitcomKenan, which ended after two seasons in 2022. A sequel toGood Burgerwasconfirmedin March; Thompson will return to his role as Dexter Reed, with co-starKel Mitchellas Ed, as the two navigate the restaurant (and ensuing hijinks) in the present-day.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.With Thompson’s many jobs in mind,When I Was Your Agewill appeal to a wide audience, parents and comics alike.“Thompson’s universal appeal and family friendly humor is infused on every page,” Harper Books states.When I Was Your Agewill be published December 5 from Harper Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
Kenan Thompsonhas some wisdom to share.TheSaturday Night Liveveteran recently revealed the cover of his forthcoming memoir exclusively with PEOPLE.When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clownwill be published this winter from Harper Books.“It’s been such a joy to write and share my story in WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE,” Thompson says in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “FromAll ThattoSNL, I’ve had a lot of laughs – and learned a few lessons – along the way, and I hope fans will too.”
When I Was Your Age is “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” per its publisher.Courtesy of Harper Books
Courtesy of Harper Books
Since joiningSNLin 2003, Thompson has become the longest-serving cast member on the late night sketch comedy show. Known for his character work in sketches like “Black Jeopardy” and “What Up With That?”, Thompson has earned six Emmy nominations during his tenure, winning the award for “Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics” for his song “Come Back Barack” in 2018. He was also a staple player in many ‘90s Nickelodeon favorites, includingKenan & Kel,All ThatandGood Burger.When I Was Your Ageis “an ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and learning from the school of hard knocks,” per its publisher. Over the course of multiple essays (with titles such as “Behind the Scenes: Black Is Still Beautiful,” and “The Huggable Cutie”), Thompson delves into topics like parenthood, race and body image, as well as meeting a wide array of celebrities throughout his career, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk.
Thompson also writes about one of his most interesting roles: being a father.When I Was Your Ageshares insight into Thompson’s journey raising his two daughters in suburbia (which Thompson has stated has “sucked the cool right out of him”).
“One day you’re not a dad and then the next moment you are,” Thompsontold PEOPLEin 2020. “You’re just a dad from that point on.”
Kenan Thompson.Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC
Thompson played a single father in the NBC sitcomKenan, which ended after two seasons in 2022. A sequel toGood Burgerwasconfirmedin March; Thompson will return to his role as Dexter Reed, with co-starKel Mitchellas Ed, as the two navigate the restaurant (and ensuing hijinks) in the present-day.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.With Thompson’s many jobs in mind,When I Was Your Agewill appeal to a wide audience, parents and comics alike.“Thompson’s universal appeal and family friendly humor is infused on every page,” Harper Books states.When I Was Your Agewill be published December 5 from Harper Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
source: people.com
