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Canadian comic Ron James publishing memoir, All Over the Map, in fall 2021

In All Over the Map, James will reminisce about growing up in Nova Scotia, his early struggles as an aspiring comic, and includes reflecrions of family, country, celebrity and lessons learned. All Over the Map will be released Sept. 28, 2021.

All Over the Map will be released Sept. 28, 2021

Vicky Qiao ·
Ron James is a Canadian comedian.

Canadian stand-up comedian Ron James is publishing his first book.

In All Over the Map, James will reminisce about growing up in Nova Scotia, his early struggles as an aspiring comic, and include reflections on family, country, celebrity and lessons learned.

All Over the Map will "reveal a new dimension to his beloved showbiz character," the book's publisher, Doubleday Canada, said in a press release.

All Over the Map will be released on Sept. 28, 2021

James was born in Glace Bay, N.S. and raised in Halifax. He moved to Toronto after graduating from Acadia University and joined the Second City. After a few years spent in the Toronto stand-up scene, he was invited to launch the premiere season of CTV's Comedy Network. 

All in a Day14:31Comedian Ron James on the secrets to constructing funny
Ron James performs in Ottawa on Thursday. Ahead of his show, he joined All in a Day for a wide-ranging chat on life lessons in making people laugh. 14:31

James was voted Comedian of the Year at the Canadian Comedy Awards and received an honorary Doctorate in the Humanities from Acadia University.

He also had a CBC series, The Ron James Show, for five years, from 2009 to 2014. 

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