Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-Up Comedy

Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-Up Comedy

by Franklyn Ajaye
Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-Up Comedy

Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-Up Comedy

by Franklyn Ajaye

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Overview

Comedian Ajaye discusses the art of stand-up comedy and how it requires creating a personal comedic point of view. With a focus upon the various approaches, philosophies, and working experiences of the performers interviewed, he provides advice and professional tips on studying other comedians, finding a style, writing material, working the live performance, and appearing on television. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781879505544
Publisher: Silman-James Press
Publication date: 09/28/2001
Edition description: 1ST
Pages: 290
Sales rank: 730,466
Product dimensions: 6.06(w) x 8.99(h) x 0.82(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsix
Introductionxii
Part INotes of a Jazz Comedian on Stand-Up
First Steps To Becoming A Stand-Up Comedian3
The Elements Of Stand-Up Comedy10
Structuring Your Funny (Writing Your Material)22
In Performance30
Doing Television Talk Shows43
Part IIComic Insights (Conversations With Comedians On The Art Of Stand-Up)
Louie Anderson51
Richard Belzer63
Elayne Boosler69
George Carlin79
Ellen DeGeneres89
Rich Jeni103
Jay Leno117
Richard Lewis131
Bill Maher153
Paul Reiser165
Chris Rock175
Roseanne185
Jerry Seinfeld195
Garry Shandling203
Sinbad217
George Wallace225
Jonathan Winters245
Part IIISearching for Talent
Budd Friedman257
Jamie Masada265
Irvin Arthur271
Buddy Morra279
About the Author289
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