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Mastering Stand-Up: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Successful Comedian
Written by Stephen Rosenfield
Narrated by Stephen Rosenfield
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This entertaining and sharply written guide-for both beginners breaking into comedy and professionals seeking to improve their sets and advance their careers-examines the work of great comedians such as Louis C. K., Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Izzard, Moms Mabley, Hannibal Buress, Sarah Silverman, Richard Pryor, and more as a means of illustrating the most important techniques of performing and writing stand-up.
Here, Stephen Rosenfield lays out a clear plan for achieving success, candidly explaining what works, what doesn't, and why. Including a twelve-item "Successful Comedian's To-Do List," Rosenfield states, "Get undeniably good at each of these and you can kiss your day job good-bye. You will be a pro."
Here, Stephen Rosenfield lays out a clear plan for achieving success, candidly explaining what works, what doesn't, and why. Including a twelve-item "Successful Comedian's To-Do List," Rosenfield states, "Get undeniably good at each of these and you can kiss your day job good-bye. You will be a pro."
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Not done with it yet but love it so far!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it . Gained so much info about comedy industry
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I was just interested in the subject, I don't want to become one. But what I learned with this book is amazing and very valuable for many other things.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great read, if you won't become a stand-up comedian. Highly recommend it.