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While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don’t work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used).

Are you tired of being the bigger person? Do you yearn to master the fine art of passive-aggressive revenge? Look no further! The Art of Being Petty At Work is your hilarious (and toxic) guide to becoming the office prankster everyone secretly fears. From expertly timed “Per My Last Email” zingers to the masterful placement of 'Official' signs, this parody guide will teach you how to reach the level of petty most people can only ever aspire to achieve.

Christina Pazsitzky (pronounced puh-jshit-ski) is a comedian with spunk. Please don't call her a "girl comic" - Christina's comedy ignores easy labels and covers all sorts of topics. Her comedy effortlessly coasts from topic to topic, always with a heavy dose of wit and charm. Smart, irreverent and funny, Christina has it all in one spunky Pazsitzky package.

Breakups are tough, and the mature thing to do is to take the high road and be the bigger person... but where's the fun in that? Introducing The Art of Being Petty in a Breakup—your ultimate funny guide to mastering the art of petty revenge after a breakup or divorce. Packed with hilariously clever petty ideas, this book is the perfect antidote to heartbreak and the ultimate way to reclaim your power with a smile.

A darkly-funny everyman whose shows are nonstop fun, Dave Waite has captured the hearts of comedy fans everywhere. Dave’s swagger, his honesty, and his endless supply of bizarre catchphrases have earned him a reputation as a comic’s comic with broad crossover appeal. There’s no such thing as a "Typical Dave Waite show," as his willingness to be in the moment takes his performances to places that some comedians wouldn’t dare visit.

This book offers a variety of articles and interviews regarding the business of stand-up comedy. It especially focuses on the being new to the business, although the insights provided can benefit even an experienced comic.

Adam was a finalist on 2008's Last Comic Standing. He can be seen in movie theaters everywhere this June in Comedy 360, hosted by Caroline Rhea. Not for the tender-eared.

Jay Larson tells the story of discovering his definitions of what it means to be a father as he finds himself responsible for two young children and investigating his childhood and relationship with his father. In this personal and emotional stand up special Jay speaks to the personal inventory that everyone makes when tackling on life's new hurdles. Performed for his debut special "Me Being Me" recorded November 29th, 2016 at the El Ray Theater in Los Angeles, CA.