Worthy Of Multiple Reads/Listens

As much as there are comments regarding the lack of anything "new" or previously unknown to the reader, there is a great deal of insight and applicable knowledge in this book. Those looking for "new' are looking for material, which is their own job. The author can't provide information on what doesn't yet exist, and if he were to provide anything beyond the experience and wisdom therein, he would simply be padding the lessons with opinion.

if you want to hone your skills, gain perspective, or just start somewhere then this is a good way to go. if you're serious about developing as a stand-up, you should be open to all opportunities for growth, and if you were to fo so you'd find that many other books of this kind don't measure up in terms of the authors competence and lack of ego inflation.

I will say this, though: his voice isn't the most compelling. I recommend turning the speed up if listening to the audiobook.

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Listen to it if you want to be a comedian or not

Really worth it. Just give it a go now. Seriously. Just try it. Looks it’s up to you, but .. ye whatever.

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Wow! I'm impressed

This is practical, actionable and hilarious. I warmly recommend this audiobook to anyone serious about comedy.

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wonderfully motivating and a brilliant gide to performance

Was hooked on each part, learning new aspects of comedy and understanding some of the basics no one would think to talk about and how important they are to the whole show. I'm no professional Conidian but as someone who can make people laugh this book has definitely help me make more people laugh and understand how I can do a better job developing that ability. if you enjoy making people laugh and smile this book is for you.

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I wish I could get a hardback copy.

A few years ago I did around 10 open mic comedy nights over 6 months and gave up due to thinking I was just plain unfunny and a bad performer.

This book has convinced and taught me to pick up the microphone again. I have recently done 2 gigs which went brilliantly well.

Great overall view of stand up

Really useful examples, really helps you to look at what good comedians are doing and breaking the mystery of joke writing.

Encouraging, insightful and brilliantly detailed.

Lots of information was right in the money.

Stephens delivery was great too.

I just wish I could have a hardback copy!

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A lifetimes worth of experience

For the low price of your monthly credit Stephen gifts you a lifetimes worth of experience. He doesn't write the material for you but gives you the tools to turn your own experience and viewpoint into a tight ten minutes of original material. Or if your a fan of comedy you get an extra level of appreciation of the art of comic oration. All for the price of a pint at your local comedy club.

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excellent book

my first ever book about standup - lots of fascinating insights for a newbie so I really enjoyed it!

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Great!

A must read for any aspiring comedian. Lots of good advice,pointers and techniques for every aspect of the art form.

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trust me nothing new

this 9hrs+ book doesn't share anything deep or not abvious - full of stories and the tone is slow and almost sad, I can't even recommend it for an absolute beginner.

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uninspired.

uninspiring. unoriginal. nothing at all revealing or new and very dry, slow going. couldn't even finish it.

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