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Go from zero to funny in one book with ABC's of Stand-up Comedy. This quick-hitting guide is essential to any person interested in a career in stand-up comedy.
488 Rules for Life is not a self-help book, because it's not you who needs help, it's other people. Whether they're walking and texting, asphyxiating you on public transport with their noxious perfume cloud, or leaving one useless square of toilet paper on the roll, a lot of people just don't know the rules. But thanks to Kitty Flanagan's comprehensive guide to modern behaviour, our world will soon be a much better place. A place where people don't ruin the fruit salad by putting banana in it ... where your co-workers respect your olfactory system and don't reheat their fish curry in the office microwave ... where middle aged men don't have ponytails ... What started as a joke on Kitty Flanagan's popular segment on ABC TV's The Weekly, is now a quintessential reference book with the power to change society. (Or, at least, make it a bit less irritating.) What people are (Kitty Flanagan is) saying about this book: 'You're welcome everyone.' 'Thank god for me.' 'I'd rather be sad and lonely, but right.' 'There's not actually 488 rules in here but it sure feels like it'.
John DeBellis' STAND-UP GUYS: A Generation of Laughs is a comic's memoir that puts the reader on and off stage with a unique group of young comedians: Larry David, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Bill Maher, Gilbert Gottfried, Elayne Boosler, Rita Rudner, Larry Miller, Joe Piscopo, Robert Wuhl, Paul Reiser, Jerry Seinfeld and several of the most neurotic, lovable characters who survived and thrived due to talent, passion, and, most importantly, camaraderie. It's a memoir rich in humor, pathos, and insight.
Karen Knotts tells the full story of her father, Don Knotts Much has been written about Don Knotts's career, especially about his iconic role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, but personal views into the man himself are few and far between. In Tied Up in Knotts, a loving daughter provides a full-life narrative of her father: Don's difficult childhood in an abusive home, his escape into comedic performance, becoming a household name, his growth as a feature film actor, his failing health, and his family life throughout, leading to touching and hilarious moments that will make the reader laugh and cry. Those looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at the show, from the nuts and bolts of production to the hilarious pranks and heartfelt moments between the cast and crew, will see it all through the eyes of the little girl who grew up on the set. Knotts will delight readers with the memories of celebrities touched by Don's life, including Ron Howard, Tim Conway, Andy Griffith, Elinor Donahue, John Waters, Barbara Eden, Katt Williams, and Jim Carrey. Tied Up In Knotts delves beyond Barney Fife nostalgia to tell the life story of a man and father.
"The Liberal Rednecks--a three-man stand-up comedy group doing scathing political satire--celebrate all that's good about the South while leading the Redneck Revolution and standing proudly blue in a sea of red. Smart, hilarious, and incisive, the Liberal Rednecks confront outdated traditions and intolerant attitudes, tackling everything people think they know about the South--the good, the bad, the glorious, and the shameful--in a laugh-out-loud funny and lively manifesto for the rise of a New South. Home to some of the best music, athletes, soldiers, whiskey, waffles, and weather the country has to offer, the South has also been bathing in backward bathroom bills and other bigoted legislation that Trae Crowder has targeted in his Liberal Redneck videos, which have gone viral with over 50 million views. Perfect for fans of Stuff White People Like and I Am America (And So Can You), The Liberal Redneck Manifesto skewers political and religious hypocrisies in witty stories and hilarious graphics--such as the Ten Commandments of the New South--and much more! While celebrating the South as one of the richest sources of American culture, this entertaining book issues a wake-up call and a reminder that the South's problems and dreams aren't that far off from the rest of America's"--
This book focuses on the “dark side” of stand-up comedy, initially inspired by speculations surrounding the death of comedian Robin Williams. Contributors, those who study humor as well as those who perform comedy, join together to contemplate the paradoxical relationship between tragedy and comedy and expose over-generalizations about comic performers’ troubled childhoods, addictions, and mental illnesses. The book is divided into two sections. First, scholars from a variety of disciplines explore comedians’ onstage performances, their offstage lives, and the relationship between the two. The second half of the book focuses on amateur and lesser-known professional comedians who reveal the struggles they face as they attempt to hone successful comedy acts and likable comic personae. The goal of this collection is to move beyond the hackneyed stereotype of the sad clown in order to reveal how stand-up comedy can transform both personal and collective tragedies by providing catharsis through humor.
Funny: The Book is an entertaining look at the art of comedy, from its historical roots to the latest scientific findings, with diversions into the worlds of movies (Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers), television (The Office), prose (Woody Allen, Robert Benchley), theater (The Front Page), jokes and stand-up comedy (Richard Pryor, Steve Martin), as well as personal reminiscences from the author's experiences on such TV programs as Mork and Mindy. With allusions to the not-always-funny Carl Jung, George Orwell, and Arthur Koestler, Funny: The Book explores the evolution, theories, principles, and practice of comedy, as well as the psychological, philosophical, and even theological underpinnings of humor, coming to the conclusion that (Spoiler Alert!) Comedy is God.
(Applause Books). It wasn't until the 10th century that women were allowed to perform, and then only in rare incidences. Like many art forms, female comedy got its start in the church and expanded to stage, radio, film, and television. For the longest time, it has been believed that women aren't funny. The stories within these pages will not only debunk that myth but will make you wonder how it ever got started in the first place. Women of all races have not only taken center stage in comedy, but in many cases, have dominated it. This book thoroughly explores the genre. Comediennes: Laugh Be a Lady chronicles the evolution of the humor through the research of Darryl and Tuezdae Littleton and the scores of interviews they conducted with veteran female performers from all mediums, as well as Tuezdae's own experiences as a comedienne. Startling facts are revealed and tributes are paid to the icons of yesteryear by the titans of today in their own words and sentiments. Women have always made us laugh, from their outrageous characters, pratfall humor, cutting barbs, clever wit and unforgettable side-splitting moments. Their "herstory" has only just begun.
Kohen assembles America's most prominent comediennes to piece together an oral history about the revolution that happened to (and by) women in American comedy.
ABC Interactive English No. 245 November, 2022 Contents 每日一句 Running Errands 辦事英語實用句 本月焦點 Bugs and Insects 蟲蟲圖鑑 Bugs in Our World 歡迎光臨蟲蟲世界 安妮信箱 My Favorite Restaurant 我最喜歡的餐廳 短篇故事集 The Count and the Wedding Guest 〈伯爵與婚禮嘉賓〉 活用ABC Asking for Directions 問路實用英語 世界好望角 Clown Doctors Have the Best Medicine 小丑醫生的微笑處方 文法補給站 What Is Everyone Doing? 大家正在做什麼？ Where Are You Going? 你要去哪裡？ 流行最前線 The 2022 FIFA World Cup 令人熱血沸騰的世界盃足球賽 畫中有話 Using a COVID-19 Rapid Test 新冠肺炎快篩記 品格英語 How to Do the Things That You Hate to Do 如何完成討厭的事情 克漏字測驗 World Communication Week: Communication Is an Important Part of Life 世界溝通週：話出心地圖 玩味生活 Solo Camping Is like Nothing Else 享受一個人的露營 悠遊文化 Stand-Up Comedy Is Good for a Laugh 想大笑一場嗎？那就來聽單口喜劇吧！ 環境議題 Whale Sharks: Gentle Giants of the Seas 鯨鯊：海中的溫柔巨人 ABC長知識 Why Is There No Grape Ice Cream? 為什麼沒有葡萄口味的冰淇淋？ 聽說圖寫 Hotel Policy 飯店住宿須知 本月之星 陳零九 Bugs in Our World 歡迎光臨蟲蟲世界 Part A Simon and Heidi are at a pond. 賽門和海蒂在池塘邊。 (Simon = S ; Heidi = H) S: Look at all these dragonflies. We can’t see them at this time back home. H: Really? What bugs can you see then? S: We can see ants, bees, and locusts. They are a kind of grasshopper. H: Are they bigger or smaller than crickets? S: They are bigger, and they can fly. H: Hey, do you have fireflies and cicadas in your home country? S: Sure. We see them in the summer, but we only see cicadas once every 13 years. H: Wow! That’s so different. We see cicadas here every year. Part A 賽門：妳看這些蜻蜓，這個時期在我的家鄉看不到蜻蜓。 海蒂：真的嗎？那你會看到哪些蟲？ 賽門：我們會看到螞蟻、蜜蜂和蝗蟲，蝗蟲是蚱蜢的一種。 海蒂：牠們比蟋蟀大還是小？ 賽門：牠們比較大，而且還會飛。 海蒂：嘿，你的家鄉有螢火蟲和蟬嗎？ 賽門：當然有，我們在夏天會看到那些蟲，不過每十三年才會看到一次蟬。 海蒂：哇！那還真不一樣，我們這裡每年都看得到蟬。 Part B Heidi and Simon are in her kitchen. 海蒂和賽門在海蒂家的廚房裡。 (Heidi = H ; Simon = S) H: Do you smell that smell? It’s really bad. S: Yes. It smells like oil, and it’s coming from around the sink. H: It can’t be oil because I don’t throw it out in the sink. S: OK. Can I take a look under the sink? H: Sure, but be careful. I have many things under there. S: Uh-oh! I see lots of bug droppings, and they’re not from beetles or ladybugs. H: Oh, no! Are they from spiders? I don’t like spiders. S: No. It’s worse. The droppings are from cockroaches. Part B 海蒂：你有聞到那個味道嗎？好臭。 賽門：有，聞起來像是油耗味，而且是從流理台周圍散發出來的。 海蒂：不可能是油，因為我不會把油倒進流理台。 賽門：了解，我可以看一下流理台下方嗎？ 海蒂：當然可以，不過要小心，我在那下面放了很多東西。 賽門：哎呀！我看見很多蟲的排泄物，不是甲蟲或瓢蟲的。 海蒂：喔，不！是蜘蛛的嗎？我不喜歡蜘蛛。 賽門：不是，更糟，這些是蟑螂的排泄物。 Part C Simon and Heidi just entered his place. 賽門和海蒂剛踏進賽門的家。 (Simon = S ; Heidi = H) S: Ouch! Something bit me on my back. H: My guess is a mosquito. Do you want me to put some cream on it? S: Yes, please. It’s starting to get really itchy. H: Hey, something fell out when you pulled up your shirt. S: Oh, I see it. That’s not a mosquito. That’s a spider. H: That’s not good. What do I do for a spider bite? S: First, wash it with warm soapy water. Then, put ice on it. H: OK, I’ll go and get those things ready. Part C 賽門：唉喲！有東西咬我的背。 海蒂：我猜是蚊子，要我幫你塗一點藥膏嗎？ 賽門：好，謝謝，傷口開始變得很癢了。 海蒂：嘿，你把上衣拉高的時候，有東西掉出來了。 賽門：噢，我看到了，那不是蚊子，是一隻蜘蛛。 海蒂：那可糟糕了，蜘蛛咬傷要怎麼處理？ 賽門：首先，用溫熱的肥皂水清洗傷口，接著在上面冰敷。 海蒂：好，我去準備那些東西。