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How to Be Funny: The One and Only Practical Guide for Every Occasion, Situation, and Disaster (No Kidding)An invaluable guide on how to "lighten up" from a distinguished pro who has provided laughs for JAY LENO, BILLY CRYSTAL, STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS, BRAD GARRETT, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, AND MANY MORE. Who hasn't wished for the perfect withering comeback line, a clever tension breaking quip, or a winning flirtatious remark? Being funny is hard work and not everyone is a natural. How to Be Funny is a witty guide that teaches readers precisely how to be
An invaluable guide on how to "lighten up" from a distinguished pro who has provided laughs for JAY LENO, BILLY CRYSTAL, STEVE MARTIN, ROBIN WILLIAMS, BRAD GARRETT, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, AND MANY MORE.Who hasn't wished for the perfect withering comeback line, a clever tension-breaking quip, or a winning flirtatious remark? Being funny is hard work and not everyone is a natural. How to Be Funny is a witty guide that teaches readers precisely how to be funnier in everyday life. It's a must-read for anyone who has to speak in public, be engaging and funny at work or at play, or who hopes to one day go out on a date.
Jon Macks, a comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, Hollywood Squares, and the nation's top comedians, politicians, and corporate leaders, knows his funny business. Here he demystifies the process of making people laugh, breaks down the basic building blocks and types of humor -- which include self-deprecation, misdirection, deadpan delivery, sarcasm, and "the reverse" -- and reveals the best approaches to use in common situations.
How to Be Funny features helpful (and hilarious) tips and anecdotes from the comic legends Mack's worked with -- including Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Gilbert Gottfried, Billy Crystal, Rita Rudner, Dave Barry, and Carrie Fisher -- in his eleven years as one of the nation's top television writers.
Whether the goal is to give a memorable public address or deliver a killer line with friends, How to Be Funny is a charming, instructive, and practical read.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 09/02/2003
ISBN: 9780743204729
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.60d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/01/2003
Library Journal 08/01/2003
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★★★★★ 5
Grandkids love this book!
Format: Hardcover
One of my grandkids favorite books. Our 6 year old granddaughter can even read it herself! Some of the things are old school, but still a cute book.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Love the Polite Elephant
Format: Hardcover
As parents you want your babies to have the best of books and of Everything. Polite Elephant came recommended by Mayim Bialik's vlog on YouTube. I am not for one to buy everything that is mentioned by celebrities in their videos, but this one was really special as it inculcates good practice and habits. I'm hoping our baby loves this book, although he does throughly enjoy looking at the Elephant tip his hat and smile.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Cute story to teach good manners
Format: Hardcover
Good manners are missing from so many children's books these days - the Polite Elephant is exactly what it purports to be. A cute story where an elephant practices politeness and manners. My toddler loves it!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
★★★★★ 4
Cet nice
Format: Hardcover
Very nice and vintage but some morals may be a little outdated.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Cute story and good advice!
Format: Hardcover
A really good book! Both parents and baby like this one. It’s a unique book, but one that has a great rhythm and story. Simple and good advice for once baby can understand better. And cute pictures for when they can’t.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021