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Comic, Netflix staple Jo Koy talks race, rejection in memoir
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Like many famous comics, Jo Koy had early struggles at comedy clubs. "Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo,โ out Tuesday, is an ideal companion to Koy's stand-up with its humorous โ and at times painful โ origin stories behind some of his most popular bits. The book shows how Koy's mixed-race background ultimately shaped his brand of comedy and his determination not to give up on his childhood dream. โIโve always been open to just letting people be inside my life,โ Koy said. Even with all these opportunities, Koy's mother sometimes asks him if he'll drop stand-up for a regular job โwith benefits.โโI donโt think about retiring.
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Comedian Chelsea Handler examines white privilege in new Netflix documentary
Comedian Chelsea Handler has come a long way from making fun of celebrities in her stand-up to what she's doing now. Network to produce her own content at Netflix, Handler has explored many uncomfortable issues, like racism, drugs and dating. Most people see white privilege as a societal privilege that benefits white people over non-white people. Heres a trailer for my new @Netflix documentary, Hello Privilege, Its Me Chelsea. Out September 13th. pic.twitter.com/b3ygWUIuhM Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) September 3, 2019Graham Media Group 2019