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Maria Bamford is a creative genius. But the process of creating is not something that “comes easily” or “is enjoyable” for her. So, over the years, she’s invented a number of helpful techniques for tricking, shaming, coercing herself into doing things. You Are (A Comedy) Special is 15-step comedic send up of a self help guide that examines Maria’s approach to stand-up in a hilarious fashion.

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.

This is a self help book like no other. Because you are not helping yourself, James Acaster is helping you. When James quit all forms of social media in 2019 he felt like he'd been born anew, but he was worried he'd suffer withdrawal and get lured back online to compete in a never ending...

Ireland’s Instagram sensation Meditations for the Anxious Mind takes us on a trip around Ireland of the likes you’ve never seen before, from the trolley-filled Liffey to the glamour of Navan. Ever been curious about Limerick’s ancient mysteries or wondered what secrets Drogheda might hold?...

From the club that introduced such stars as Jim Carrey, Mike Bullard, Howie Mandel, Norm MacDonald, and Russell Peters, along with dozens more, The Yuk Yuk's Guide to Canadian Stand-Up is guaranteed to make milk come out of your nose. Mark Breslin - founder of Yuk Yuk's, the largest chain of...

Red Green is celebrated as one of the handiest men in North America. But as well as being a purveyor of inventive practical advice on, for example, making a jetpack from two propane tanks, Red Green is also noted for his insights into that most difficult of assembly jobs, human relationships. Set out in approximately chronological order, from teen dating to the last words of men ("You know, honey, in the last couple of years, you've really packed on the beef"), this is the testosterone owner's manual to every aspect of finding a mate and then learning to deal with her growing disappointment in you.

Kevin Hart highlights the fascinating contributions of black history's unsung heroes in this entertaining - and educational - comedy special.

The Journey to Ineffectiveness: A Beginner’s Guide” by Dr JC, presents the novel argument that Ineffectiveness is a good thing and we should embrace it. It lays out a plan whereby we can increase our ineffectiveness. The book introduces our other IQ (Ineffectiveness Quotient), which is measured by our behavior, rather than our mental ability. It introduces a number of areas that present us opportunities to increase our IQ in a humorous, and some might say an outrageous, style.

Being British isn’t easy. Especially if you live abroad, where your countrymen aren’t exactly famous for, well, blending in. As his beloved homeland goes Brexit bananas, best-selling humourist Paul Hawkins takes on Britishness - how it looks from the outside, how to be British abroad and what you only learn about home once you leave it. In this self-deprecating audiobook, he reveals the awkward secrets, cultural blind-spots and private oddness of the people with whom he once shared an island.

Ever wonder what it takes to be a stand-up comedian? On Funny Business, we go behind the curtain with professional comedians as they reveal their journey from writing their first joke to headlining a comedy club. Learn the process from start to finish—how to craft a tight set, hone your delivery, and command a stage. Whether you're an aspiring comic or just a comedy fan, this podcast gives you an all-access pass to the hilarious and often challenging world of stand-up.

New Jersey’s very own Rachel Confrancisco talks about universal themes in relation to girlhood and growing up. Most have to do with being yourself and owning it!

Stephen K Amos and the comedy circuit's best stand-ups attempt to unravel the knotty problems of life Award-winning jokesmith and self-confessed idiot Stephen K Amos teams up with some of the world's sharpest comic minds to compile a dummies' guide to being a modern human. From raising children...

Perhaps the only constant since the beginning of time has been the lack of understanding between the sexes. It's the age-old complaint: "Women are from Venus, Men are from Mars". Well, put your worries to rest. Four of today's funniest comedians have it.

The Stand Up Guide to Comedy is a six part series looking at the evolution of one of the most popular forms of entertainment in modern times. A comedy agent and manager himself, Jonathan Grant gives an insiders view to the UK comedy scene as well as offering advice to new comedians making their way on the circuit. Fun for all the Family: With comedy now a huge business it has become safer and safer on TV.

Whether you're an aspiring comedian, a seasoned performer, or simply someone with a passion for making others laugh, this comprehensive guide will take your comedic skills to new heights. Delve into the world of comedy writing, performance techniques, and the nuances of timing, delivery, and stage presence that separate the ordinary from the extraordinary.

The fourth part of Brian and Georgina's A-Z of sex. In this edition, Brian talks about Oedipus, and Georgina gives a few pointers about "pulling back the hood".

In part two of this hilarious A-Z of sex, Brian and Georgina discuss fanny farts and giant flaps.

The fifth part of Brian and Georgina's A-Z of sex. In this edition, topics include facials, Virgin Queens, and how to get a blow job from an aubergine.

The third part of Brian and Georgina's A-Z of sex. In this edition, Georgina reviews a dolphin-shaped vibrator, and Brian looks at the bad carpets in readers wives' snaps.