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Finding Your Funny Muscle

Author : Mike Lukas
Publisher : Merlin Makes Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Finding Your Funny Muscle written by Mike Lukas and published by Merlin Makes Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The blueprint for how to be funny.” - Charna Halpern, author of TRUTH IN COMEDY & ART BY COMMITTEE. “Deceptively simple techniques.” - Kelly Leonard, The Second City (Exec. VP, President of Theatricals), “Yes And” (co-author), “Getting to Yes, And” (host). “A must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game.” - Peter McGraw, coauthor of The Humor Code. ________________________ When a joke flops…It hurts. Nothing beats getting big, genuine laughs from a room full of people. But when a joke doesn’t land, your confidence takes a hit, and it feels like you’ve let everybody down. Figuring out why a joke didn't work and trying again is what makes you funnier. You could try grinding it out on your own, hoping you’ll get lucky. Or you could get serious about your sense of humor. With a career spanning a quarter of a century, veteran comedian and comedy coach Mike Lukas (Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio) strips comedy down to the bone. In Finding Your Funny Muscle, Mike shows you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor that gets big laughs—and makes you memorable for the right reasons. His proven blueprint includes: How to develop your own brand of comedy by answering just four questions. Five ways a ‘Comedy Lens’ helps you create original punchlines. The exact joke framework pro comics have used to build their careers. How to come up with A+ material—fast—using the Humor Blueprint. 36 Humor Heightening Devices to consistently create fresh material. A simple technique to avoid freezing and easily remember your ‘bits’. All the laugh-getting tips and tactics from Mike’s 24-year career as a pro comedian, improviser, and comedy coach. Whether you’re a fan of comedy, an aspiring joke-slinger, or a working pro with an ‘itch’ to make it big, Finding Your Funny Muscle reveals the hard-won truth: you can learn to be funnier. _______________________ “Lukas really knows what he's talking about.” - Brian Stack, Writers Guild Award Winning / Emmy Nominated writer for Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor, comedian. "Mike Lukas is a brilliant, hyper-observant comic.” - Rich Talarico, writer/producer Key & Peele, MADtv, SNL, The Tonight Show, Second City. “This is the blueprint for how to create an act that will be 100% your own.” Eddie Clark, comedian & actor (Law & Order, Exiled, Orange Is the New Black, A&E, OPTIMUM ONLINE).

Harpo Speaks!

Author : Harpo Marx
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787203891
Total Pages : 758 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Harpo Speaks! written by Harpo Marx and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1961, this is the autobiography of Harpo Marx, the silent comedian of The Marx Brothers fame. Writing of his life before, during, and after becoming famous by incorporating lovely and humorous stories and anecdotes, Harp Marx tells of growing up in a rough neighborhood and being poor, being bullied and dropping out of school, teaching himself to read, write, tell time, and to play the piano and harp. He speaks of his close relationships with his family members, particularly his mother and brother Leonard (Chico), who would become his partner-in-crime on screen, and the profound effect that the death of his parents Sam and Minnie had on him. Filled with insider tales of his antics on and off stage, and the hard graft he and his brothers put into reaching their level of success, the reader becomes privy to a rare glimpse into Marx’ thoughts on everything and everyone he had the privilege of working with. The book reveals the friendships he forged and the blows he was dealt in show-business, and of his marriage to his wife, actress Susan Fleming, with whom he adopted four children and built a ranch on which they lived happily ever after, along with numerous animals. A thoroughly enjoyable read. “This is a riotous story which is reasonably mad and as accurate as a Marx brother can make it. Despite only a year and a half of schooling, Harpo, or perhaps his collaborator, is the best writer of the Marx Brother. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal “A funny, affectionate and unpretentious autobiography done with a sharply professional assist from Rowland Barber.”—New York Times Book Review “This is a racy autobiography by the mute Marx Brother with the rolling eyes, oversized pants and red wig who could send a glissando reeling over his harp.[...] It is enjoyable reading and polished writing...”—Kirkus Review

Finding Your Funny Muscle

Author : Mike Lukas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Finding Your Funny Muscle written by Mike Lukas and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hi there, I'm veteran comedian Mike Lukas (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City, iO). Laughter curbs stress and turns strangers into friends, and I believe anyone can learn to be funnier. In my debut book FINDING YOUR FUNNY MUSCLE, I slow down laugh making and repackage it in a way that's hilarious and easy to practice. Using offbeat humor and an insider's insight, I'll help you discover your own Comedy Lens. Then I'll teach you how to plug your ideas into the Humor Blueprint and flex them for laughs. It's the same game plan the pros use presented in a simple, funny way that anyone can learn. Get ready to find and flex your own Funny Muscle - the laughs will (literally) do you good. WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT FINDING YOUR FUNNY MUSCLE: "Not only does this book have the blueprint for how to be funny, but Mike Lukas is also going to make you laugh out loud while reading it. Whether you are an aspiring stand up or a corporate VIP who regularly speaks in the workforce, this book lays it all out- step by step. My favorite part is the mistakes "unfunny" people make - it is hilarious & so true. So to all who have asked, "Can you really teach someone to be funny"? My answer is "MIKE LUKAS CAN"!!!!" -- Charna Halpern co-creator of iO with Del Close, Author of TRUTH IN COMEDY and ART BY COMMITTEE "Mike Lukas is one of only three people with the comedic knowledge, experience, and insight to write such a book. The other two are dead." -- Dan Carlson, Chicago Comedy Festival Founder, Zanies Comedy Club GM, Comedian "Is Mike Lukas funny? Yes, I can vouch for that, and I've hired and worked with some of the funniest people in the business (including him!). In "Finding Your Funny Muscle," Mike translates what has worked for him on stages across the country over decades to give readers some deceptively simple techniques to hone their craft. In the words of Steve Martin, "Comedy isn't pretty," but Mike Lukas makes it easier to understand, craft and execute." -- Kelly Leonard, The Second City (Exec. VP, President of Theatricals), "Yes And" (co-author), "Getting to Yes, And" (host) "We at the Humor Research Lab typically deal with the scientific side of understanding the complexities of comedy. So it was refreshingly fun to see veteran standup comedian Mike Lukas tackle the difficult topic of how to become funnier. His stories are hilarious, his insider insights are enlightening, and his application of the Benign Violation Theory would pass peer review. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game." -- Peter McGraw, co-author of The Humor Code, Founder of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL) "I've known the hilarious Mike Lukas for a long time, and I deeply resent him for not writing this great book years ago when I was starting out. When it comes to comedy, Lukas really knows what he's talking about. Just don't buy any books he writes about tragedy." Brian Stack, Writers Guild Award Winning / Emmy Nominated writer for Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor, comedian "Being able to read how Mike breaks down his process is helpful for any comedian whether you're a grizzled veteran like me or someone who just wants to learn the art of being funny. Throughout the book Mike writes in a way that's both funny and easy to understand, all the while giving you concrete examples of what he's talking about. Get this book and throw out all your other books!" -- Tom Clark (comedian from Conan, Comedy Central, and I once opened for Mike Lukas)

Step by Step to Stand-up Comedy

Author : Greg Dean
Publisher : Heinemann Drama
ISBN 13 : 9780325001791
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Step by Step to Stand-up Comedy written by Greg Dean and published by Heinemann Drama. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think you're funny, and you want others to think so too, this is the book for you! Greg Dean examines the fundamentals of being funny and offers advice on a range of topics, including: writing creative joke material rehearsing and performing routines coping with stage fright dealing with emcees who think they're funnier than you are getting experience and lots more. Essential for the aspiring comic or the working comedian interested in updating his or her comedy routine, Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy is the most comprehensive and useful book ever written on the art of the stand-up comedian.

It’s Called a Spade

Author : JJ Barrows
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1973674890
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book It’s Called a Spade written by JJ Barrows and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “it’s called a spade” is a reference to calling life like it is instead of hiding the tough stuff and pretending like everything is fine. It’s a collection of stories about life, about people and God, recovery and relapse, heartache and brokenness, and the reality that life is hard, even if you believe in God, even if you don’t. But there is also hope and humor and healing that comes without answers. This is a collection of stories from a human who almost disappeared in her efforts to be seen, a girl who called spades hearts and smiled while bluffing.

I Found this Funny

Author : Judd Apatow
Publisher : McSweeney's
ISBN 13 : 9781934781906
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book I Found this Funny written by Judd Apatow and published by McSweeney's. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I Found This Funny" is a compilation of work by some of Apatow's favorite authors. Featured writers include F. Scott Fitzgerald, Conan O'Brien, Lorrie Moore, Paul Feig, Jonathan Franzen, Alice Munro, and many others.

Based on a True Story

Author : Norm Macdonald
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0812993632
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Based on a True Story written by Norm Macdonald and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Driving, wild and hilarious” (The Washington Post), here is the incredible “memoir” of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran. When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre “one step below instruction manuals.” Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, “Call it anything you damn like.”

Funny How Life Works

Author : Michael Jr.
Publisher : Inprov Media
ISBN 13 : 9781951701970
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Funny How Life Works written by Michael Jr. and published by Inprov Media. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Funny How Life Works is a behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of comedian Michael Jr. Infused with the same laugh-out-loud humor and practical wisdom that define his stand-up acts, Michael shares a collection of stories meant to inspire readers to embrace their purpose--their "punchline."

Muscle Memory

Author : Steve Lowe
Publisher : Steve Lowe
ISBN 13 : 1936383012
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book Muscle Memory written by Steve Lowe and published by Steve Lowe. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Gillespie wakes up one morning to discover his junk is gone. In its place is his wife's junk. Billy is now Tina, and Tina is dead. That's because Billy's dead. His lifeless body is still in bed and empty beer bottles and a container of antifreeze litter the kitchen counter. Over the next 24 hours, Billy and an odd assortment of neighbors, all experiencing their own bouts of body switcheroo, try to figure out what happened and why. Can they do it before the Feds find Billy's body? Was it aliens that caused this, or God, or the government? And did Edgar Winter really sleep with his sheep? Pro football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw has those answers in a story that asks, What Would Kirk Cameron Do?

Point Your Face at This

Author : Demetri Martin
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1455512060
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Point Your Face at This written by Demetri Martin and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling writer and comedian Demetri Martin is back with a brand new collection of drawings that urge you to: POINT YOUR FACE AT THIS In his first book, This Is a Book, Demetri Martin introduced fans and readers to his unique brand of long-form humor writing. That book spent twelve weeks on the New York Times bestseller list Now Demetri returns with an eclectic volume devoted entirely to his trademark drawings and word play. Point Your Face at This contains hundreds of hilarious drawings and visual jokes, showcasing Martin's particular penchant for brevity. With a sensibility all its own, this is a great gift book and an absolute must-have for fans of the brainy, ambidextrous, comedian, palindromist (and author), Demetri Martin.

I Run, Therefore I Am--Nuts!

Author : Bob Schwartz
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736040358
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book I Run, Therefore I Am--Nuts! written by Bob Schwartz and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2001 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runner-humorist Bob Schwartz examines the absurd and amusing aspects of his sport, discussing training, racing, nutrition and recovery, the marathon, injuries, aging gracefully, competition and effort, and motivation.

Mental

Author : Bart Yates
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758246064
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Mental written by Bart Yates and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Art of Clowning

Author : Eli Simon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230623816
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Clowning written by Eli Simon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-08-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Clowning is the first book on clowning technique and offers a step-by-step process for actors and other theatrical enthusiasts to discover their 'inner clown.' This fun and accessible guide expands on theories and exercises to help students and beginners develop solo and group performances.

Muscle

Author : Samuel Wilson Fussell
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Muscle written by Samuel Wilson Fussell and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1991 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age 26, scrawny, Oxford-educated Samuel Fussell entered a YMCA gym in New York to escape the terrors of big city life. Four years and 80 lbs. of firm, bulging muscle later, he was competing for bodybuilding titles in the "Iron Mecca" of Southern California-so weak from intense training and starvation he could barely walk. MUSCLE is the harrowing, often hilarious chronicle of Fussell's divine obsession, his search for identity in a bizarre, eccentric world of "health fascists," "gym bunnies" and "muscleheads"-and his devout, single-minded acceptance of illness, pain, nausea, and steroid-induced rage in his quest for the holy grail of physical perfection.

Shtick to Business

Author : Peter McGraw
Publisher : Lioncrest Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781544508078
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Shtick to Business written by Peter McGraw and published by Lioncrest Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do comedians know about killing it in business? Just ask a behavioral economist who teaches MBAs by day and decodes comedy by night. Dr. Peter McGraw--a business school professor, professional speaker, and founder of the Humor Research Lab (aka HuRL)--translates the genius and madness of the world's funniest people into powerful prescriptions for professional success. Drawing on cutting-edge research, case studies, and his own comedy successes (and failures), Peter reveals surprising business lessons from the masters of comedy: What Bill Murray and Groucho Marx know about career management. Why Dave Chappelle and Joan Rivers are a blueprint for brand building. What Tina Fey and Amy Poehler can teach you about leadership and teamwork. How Jerry Seinfeld's daily rituals made him the wealthiest comic alive. The insights in Shtick to Business will help you improve innovation and outsmart the competition. You'll build new skills--enhanced creativity, better decision-making, and a marketing mindset--to launch a business, tackle tough management problems, and build a serious career. And you'll never have to tell a joke.

Laughing at My Nightmare

Author : Shane Burcaw
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 162672007X
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Laughing at My Nightmare written by Shane Burcaw and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With acerbic wit & a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's YA memoir describes the challenges he faces as a 20-year-old with muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to trying to finding a girlfriend and everything in between"--

Ha!

Author : Scott Weems
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465080804
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Ha! written by Scott Weems and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining tour of the science of humor and laughter Humor, like pornography, is famously difficult to define. We know it when we see it, but is there a way to figure out what we really find funny -- and why? In this fascinating investigation into the science of humor and laughter, cognitive neuroscientist Scott Weems uncovers what's happening in our heads when we giggle, guffaw, or double over with laughter. While we typically think of humor in terms of jokes or comic timing, in Ha! Weems proposes a provocative new model. Humor arises from inner conflict in the brain, he argues, and is part of a larger desire to comprehend a complex world. Showing that the delight that comes with "getting" a punchline is closely related to the joy that accompanies the insight to solve a difficult problem, Weems explores why surprise is such an important element in humor, why computers are terrible at recognizing what's funny, and why it takes so long for a tragedy to become acceptable comedic fodder. From the role of insult jokes to the benefit of laughing for our immune system, Ha! reveals why humor is so idiosyncratic, and why how-to books alone will never help us become funnier people. Packed with the latest research, illuminating anecdotes, and even a few jokes, Ha! lifts the curtain on this most human of qualities. From the origins of humor in our brains to its life on the standup comedy circuit, this book offers a delightful tour of why humor is so important to our daily lives.