Gene Jones

Gene Jones, author of Younger and Wiser: Peaceful Words For A Troubled World, has been an entertainer his whole life. From hosting game shows to being an official judge for the Guinness Book of World Records, Gene has basically done it all and has the stories to prove it. Gene has entertained celebrities from John Belushi and Melanie Griffith to Martha Stewart and Dr. Oz, taught Gene Simmons of KISS how to eat fire, and was the emcee for countless acts - James Taylor, Tina Turner and B.B. King, just to name a few. He was even President of the International Jugglers Association! As host of the Gimme A Hint Trivia Game Show, Gene has performed live at over 2500 events and appeared on National TV, including The Martha Stewart Show, ABC News, Live with Regis & Kathy Lee, The David Letterman Show and MTV. In his Pulitzer Prize nominated book Younger and Wiser, Gene Jones travels beyond traditional formats to explore the full spectrum of human emotions and experiences. Utilizing pithy vignettes anchored by clever backstories, Younger and Wiser relates the eclectic saga of the author’s fascinating personal odyssey. The result is a mind-expanding reading adventure that expresses heartfelt emotions and life lessons while demonstrating a deep appreciation for humanity’s ability to improve itself. Featuring intimate storytelling and witty humor interspersed with profound wisdom, Younger and Wiser delivers bite-sized nuggets of invaluable insights for readers of all ages.