A MOTHER'S LOVE
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
RACE & APARTHEID
WORDS AT WORK
RANDOM FANDOM
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What was Trevor’s mother's name?
Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah
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Who wrote Born a Crime?
Trevor Noah
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What was apartheid?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa
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What are three languages Trevor could speak?
English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans
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In what city does Trevor Noah primarily reside?
Trevor Noah primarily resides in New York City, where he rents a $52,000-a-month apartment in the Tribeca neighborhood. In early 2024, he also purchased a $4.7 million home in NYC's West Village.
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What job did Trevor’s mother have?
She worked in an office.
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When was Trevor Noah born?
1984
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What law made Trevor’s parents' relationship illegal?
The Immorality Act
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Why did Trevor use different languages with different groups?
To fit in and be accepted
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What mental disease/disorder was Trevor Noah diagnosed with?
He was diagnosed with ADHD. He has openly discussed his diagnosis and how the condition has influenced his life and comedic career.
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How did Patricia break apartheid laws?
She lived in a white area and had a child with a white man
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What did Trevor sell as a young man?
CDs and DJ services
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What race was Trevor's father?
White (Swiss-German)
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What personal quality helped Trevor survive tough times?
Humor
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What is Trevor Noah's current age?
42 years old
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What was one way Trevor’s mother protected him in public?
She pretended to be his nanny in public
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What animal did Trevor compare himself to due to his language skills?
A chameleon
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What year did apartheid officially end?
1994
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How did Trevor use language to avoid danger?
He spoke the languages of different South African tribes, allowing him to appear as if he was part of their groups.
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Who was Trevor's abusive stepfather?
Abel
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What role did Patricia play in Trevor’s success?
She guided and pushed him to be independent and educated.
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Why did Trevor feel like he didn’t belong?
Because he was mixed-race and didn’t fully fit into any group
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In what city was Trevor Noah born?
Johannesburg, South Africa
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How did Trevor use humor in his memoir?
To explain serious topics in a lighter way
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How many times has Trevor Noah hosted the Grammys?
He has hosted the Grammys six consecutive times and is also a Grammy-nominated author.