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ISBN10: 0440502438
ISBN13: 9780440502432
Publisher: Dell
Published: Aug 5 1989
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.99 Depth: 8.91
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780440502432
Publisher: Dell
Published: Aug 5 1989
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.99 Depth: 8.91
Language: English
If you think you're a riot, this book is for you! Renowned comedian Judy Carter shares her expert tips and tricks for crafting a comedy routine that's actually funny. Judy's book is truly funny, entertaining, and an insightful guide through the world of stand-up.--Elayne Boosler David Letterman learned to do it. Jay Leno learned to do it. Roseanne Barr learned to do it. So can you! Successful stand-up comic Judy Carter--who went from teaching high school to performing in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, and on over forty-five major TV shows--gives you the same hands-on, step-by-step instruction she's taught to students in her comedy workshop. She shows you how to do it: create an act, perform it, make money with it, or apply it to everyday life. Discover:
- The formulas for creating comedy material
- How to find your own style
- The three steps to putting your act together
- Rehearsal do's and don'ts
- What to do if you bomb
- Ways to punch up your everyday life with humor Whether you dream of becoming a star, a better public speaker, a more effective communicator, or a funnier, happier human being, Stand-Up Comedy can teach you to leave 'em laughing!
- How to find your own style
- The three steps to putting your act together
- Rehearsal do's and don'ts
- What to do if you bomb
- Ways to punch up your everyday life with humor Whether you dream of becoming a star, a better public speaker, a more effective communicator, or a funnier, happier human being, Stand-Up Comedy can teach you to leave 'em laughing!
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