Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-Up Comedy
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
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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 Booknews 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 (booknews.com)
AcknowledgementsixIntroductionxiiPart INotes of a Jazz Comedian on Stand-UpFirst Steps To Becoming A Stand-Up Comedian3The Elements Of Stand-Up Comedy10Structuring Your Funny (Writing Your Material)22In Performance30Doing Television Talk Shows43Part IIComic Insights (Conversations With Comedians On The Art Of Stand-Up)Louie Anderson51Richard Belzer63Elayne Boosler69George Carlin79Ellen DeGeneres89Rich Jeni103Jay Leno117Richard Lewis131Bill Maher153Paul Reiser165Chris Rock175Roseanne185Jerry Seinfeld195Garry Shandling203Sinbad217George Wallace225Jonathan Winters245Part IIISearching for TalentBudd Friedman257Jamie Masada265Irvin Arthur271Buddy Morra279About the Author289
\ BooknewsComedian 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 (booknews.com)\ \
