WHO’s D'Lai?
D'Lai is one of the nation's most sought-after comics. He was the winner of the 2004 Vegas Star Search and has since appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET's Comic View, and Kevin Hart's Laughing Out Loud Network. D'Lai's material and sets extend his destitute beginnings to the experiences that have made him the man he is today. Transparent, raw, and uncut. D'Lai leaves it all on the stage. No questions, no secrets, no lies, a smile is a master of his craft bringing his audiences to their feet after every show.
WHO’s D'Lai?
D'Lai is one of the nation's most sought-after comics. He was the winner of the 2004 Vegas Star Search and has since appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET's Comic View, and Kevin Hart's Laughing Out Loud Network. D'Lai's material and sets extend his destitute beginnings to the experiences that have made him the man he is today. Transparent, raw, and uncut. D'Lai leaves it all on the stage. No questions, no secrets, no lies, a smile is a master of his craft bringing his audiences to their feet after every show.
the journey behind The smile
Absolutely Hilarious - Listening to D’Lai’s gambling stories and the cat-and-mouse game with keeping addiction a secret
Satisfying - Seeing how the story started and how the journey progressed
Driven - A Story that starts with only $180 and a dream, to where he is now
Funny and Sad - A roller Coaster of emotions
Spiritual - Listening to D’Lai’s journey gave me spiritual healing
What is the book's purpose?
To inspire, encourage and empower anybody who has a dream, regardless of the circumstances they’re in right now.
What inspired the book?
I always knew life was different from my upbringing and what not, so I chose to give something to people who lived a similar life or could relate to a similar story. I know there's a population of people living the same life, looking for a way out, and this book will show you how I did it.
the journey behind The smile
Absolutely Hilarious - Listening to D’Lai’s gambling stories and the cat-and-mouse game with keeping addiction a secret
Satisfying - Seeing how the story started and how the journey progressed
Driven - A Story that starts with only $180 and a dream, to where he is now
Funny and Sad - A roller Coaster of emotions
Spiritual - Listening to D’Lai’s journey gave me spiritual healing
What is the book's purpose?
To inspire, encourage and empower anybody who has a dream, regardless of the circumstances they’re in right now.
What inspired the book?
I always knew life was different from my upbringing and what not, so I chose to give something to people who lived a similar life or could relate to a similar story. I know there's a population of people living the same life, looking for a way out, and this book will show you how I did it.
About The Book
A tremendously resilient journey took D’LAI from an impoverished, difficult and humble upbringing, to the bright lights and opportunities of Hollywood. This book dives deep inside the life and mind of one of America’s most sought after comedians. Having lost his mother at the age of nine months, and being raised by his grandmother and auntie, he succumbed to a life of mystery, questions, confusion and lack of understanding. Watching day in and day out an enormous level of dysfunction, at eight years old, ‘Davetrick’ knew he was different. He wanted something else for his life and knew that that ‘something else’ was out there.
Everything happens for a reason and his journey is a testament that if you continue to move forward towards your goals, the world will open up and bring the right people into your life, at the right time.
D’LAI’s tenacity, perseverance, and belief in himself pushed him in directions even he didn’t know he was capable of going. The seeds his grandmother planted manifested themselves at some of his lowest points. The reader will follow him through his journey of figuring out life, love and the pursuit of a dream that no one believed he could truly accomplish. An extremely sentimental audio to his mother and grandmother close out D’LAI’s inspiring journey. You’ll laugh, cry and be motivated by his trials, tribulations and triumphs and at last be able to understand “The Journey Behind the Smile.”
What should you expect while reading the book?
Reading this book, you'll experience every human emotion possible. Tap into it and follow the journey behind the smile.
About The Book
A tremendously resilient journey took D’LAI from an impoverished, difficult and humble upbringing, to the bright lights and opportunities of Hollywood. This book dives deep inside the life and mind of one of America’s most sought after comedians. Having lost his mother at the age of nine months, and being raised by his grandmother and auntie, he succumbed to a life of mystery, questions, confusion and lack of understanding. Watching day in and day out an enormous level of dysfunction, at eight years old, ‘Davetrick’ knew he was different. He wanted something else for his life and knew that that ‘something else’ was out there.
Everything happens for a reason and his journey is a testament that if you continue to move forward towards your goals, the world will open up and bring the right people into your life, at the right time.
D’LAI’s tenacity, perseverance, and belief in himself pushed him in directions even he didn’t know he was capable of going. The seeds his grandmother planted manifested themselves at some of his lowest points. The reader will follow him through his journey of figuring out life, love and the pursuit of a dream that no one believed he could truly accomplish. An extremely sentimental audio to his mother and grandmother close out D’LAI’s inspiring journey. You’ll laugh, cry and be motivated by his trials, tribulations and triumphs and at last be able to understand “The Journey Behind the Smile.”
What should you expect while reading the book?
Reading this book, you'll experience every human emotion possible. Tap into it and follow the journey behind the smile.
What are readers saying
“D’Lai’s story is proof that you can overcome life circumstances.
I read things I had no idea D’Lai went through. After this read, I developed an even closer bond with him.
I love reading a come-from-behind story and D’Lai is just that.
D’LAI
Where to Buy The Book?
The Journey Behind the Smile
4.8 Reviews
Written by: D'Lai
Where to Buy The Book?
The Journey Behind the Smile
4.8 Reviews
Written by: D'Lai
FAQ's
This book is for anybody with a dream. Anybody with aspirations to do something that seems in no way possible. Anybody in a dark place who doesn't see the light.
Yes,
$30.00
Yes! Already halfway done with book #2.
The journey continues. Life always has its ups and downs but it's about how you handle the outcome.
No matter what your current position is, get up each day to connect to your higher source and take action, a step, towards your destination each day!