How To Be Funny

No one knows more about comedy than Steve Allen. For more than five decades as a writer, performer, and keen observer of the social scene, he has looked into every aspect of who's funny, what's funny, and why. Allen shares his discoveries in How to Be Funny, the book designed

A guide to being funny at parties, when in trouble, or while telling a joke.

The Instant-Series Presents "Instant Humor" How to Be Funny Instantly! So you want to be funny...or funnier? Let's face it, funny people are fun people. The more funny you are, the more fun you have. And who doesn't want to have fun? Not just girls, but everybody. (Sorry Cyndi Lauper.)

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?

"This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to bring out your fun side. Remember, funny people are made, not born. They came to being just like you and me, but they were able to develop their sense of humor at some point in their lives"--Amazon.com.

Do you want to know the 5 secrets to being funny, interesting, and making people like you? Inside This Guide You'll Learn How To: Easily Form Friendships in 3 Simple Steps Make a Good First Impression Be Interesting and Funny Be Unforgettable Be a Great Listener Understand Body Language Use

"What if you could be much funnier and more likable than you are today? What if you could finally be that person in your group of friends delivering the funny lines and telling the funny stories? For the first time, conversational humor has been dissected like never before. Gregory offers

When second-grader Ricky, the funniest boy in the world, has an un-funny day, he has to figure out how to get back his world-famous sense of humor.

Ever wonder why funny people win? Funny guys get the girl. Funny teachers get the awards from students. Voters like politicians that can make them laugh. People who can bring a smile to our faces fare better in life than those who do not. We gravitate to these personalities because

Willis gives a practical set of instructions for turning an idea into a full-fledged, funny joke, as well as further enrichment on good and bad jokes, unintended humor, and the perils of being funny.