The Ten Commandments of Comedy - by Gene Perret (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment (Thou Shalt Surprise) to the Tenth (Thou Shalt Be Clever), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>An enticing look at what it truly takes to be funny ... Sage and much-recommended advice for would-be comedians, The Ten Commandments of Comedy is a must for any writer who wants good laughs in their writing. --The Midwest Book Review<br><br>Must reading for all comedy writers, humorists, and comedians ... also invaluable to any writer or speaker who wants to infuse his skills of comedy writing. From beginning to end, The Ten Commandments of Comedy is a treasure trove of information. --Auggie Moore<br><br>Teaches comedy writers to become better through following ten commandments of superior comedy writing ... Any involved in the finer art of producing comedy will find this a solid reference offering keys to what makes comedy viable. --California Bookwatch<br><br>The Ten Commandments of Comedy is an amazing tool that contains main rules of comedy. Read and review this book regularly. You are Luke Skywalker about to be taught by the Jedi master Yoda of comedy writing: Gene Perret. --Terry Fator, comedian, ventriloquist, Las Vegas headliner and winner of America's Got Talent<br><br>Gene Perret, who has written for famous comics, is here to rescue us humor-impaired writers ... Perret's book is first rate ... Stated barebones, the commandments sound obvious. The treasure arrives when Perret provides explanations and examples. --Steve Weinberg, ASJA Monthly<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Gene Perret has written for many of TV's top-rated shows, including All in the Family, Laugh-In, Mama's Family, and The New Bill Cosby Show. He is the winner of three Emmy Awards as part of The Carol Burnett Show staff and was a producer on Three's Company and Welcome Back, Kotter. He is the author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling Comedy Writing Step by Step.
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