Much of Tymon’s stand-up material draws on his challenging childhood in East St. Louis, Illinois.
The well-received sets lead to his one-man show which premiered at Masquers Cafe in Los Angeles in 2000. That, in turn, lead to My East St. Louis, a book that is available as a paperback and an ebook. His stories cover the hilarious—and heartbreaking—realities of the ‘hood. It’s all on the page, from the impossible-to-swallow government peanut butter, the ridiculous outfits his mother dressed him in, the fearsome neighborhood bullies, and the mean old babysitter. His recollections are a celebration of life and a personal commentary on how oppression, spirituality, alcoholism, and poverty can shape a child’s worldview. Follow Tymon on Goodreads! |
Reader reviewsThese readers shared their thoughts:
“And you thought you had it bad growing up!? Experiences definitely shape us as people and what Tymon went through as a kid will make you shed tears of laughter.” “I found myself laughing out loud in public, I am sure people thought I was probably going mad.” “It’s so entertaining to read ‘real’ family stories.” “Perhaps one may not like the ways of a ghetto environment, but there is no denying that family and friends are seen here with deep respect and affection.” “…very funny and very insightful.” “Hollywood needs to pick this up.” |
