Stand-Up Comedy

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!

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!