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How to Be a Stand-up Comic

by Richard Belzer
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Overview

Comedian Richard Belzer promises that he can turn anyone into a stand-up comic. Yes, even you. This hilarious and irreverent (sometimes very irreverent) book is perfect for every wannabe comedian - and for everyone else who's hooked on stand-up comedy. It offers valuable nuggets of advice on:
  • How to prepare a routine
  • How to apologize to Frank Sinatra when you've made fun of him onstage
  • How to handle hecklers
  • Where to find the clubs across the country (no kidding, there are addresses and phone numbers inside)
  • What jokes not to tell to an audience full of mobsters
  • How to dress "in characters"
  • And everything else you need to know about comedy and being a comedian!

Comedian Richard Belzer promises that he can turn anyone into a stand-up comedian. Here he makes good on that promise and provides a generous helping of laughs in the process. This irreverents and informative book prepares wannabe comedians with tips and inside information from a seasoned veteran. Photographs.

About the Author, Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer
Richard Belzer plays the acerbic Detective John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, after first portraying Munch on nbc's critically acclaimed drama series Homicide: Life on the Street for seven seasons.

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Book Details

Published
January 15, 1992
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pages
190
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780792483397

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