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Funny Business Solutions &: The Art of Using Humor Constructively

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We can all learn a valuable lesson from Bob Ross' latest publication on humor in the maket place. This relatively short book is a series of vignettes, observations and just plain funny happenings that are directed to one central theme: that the ability to appreciate humor in every facet of our lives, including business as well as leisure can do much to alevieate stress, impove health and enhance morale. A humorus speaker who is in demand at corporate meetings where he pulls off outrageous performances posing as an expert in the particular coprorate field, Ross has been known to send his audience into appoplexy with distressing and even devistating news of the corporation's future, new regulations, taxes and other matters. He goes on ponderously untill they slowly discern that they had been had. Needless to say there are a lot of laughs that follow. This is but one way Ross has sucessfully convinced executives that there is indeed a need and a place for humor in busineess. I reccomend this book for all executives who may be a bit shy about expressing humor in the company of their employees, and to every one who appreciates the gift of humor.

As a professional comedian (and one who has appeared on both Johnny Carson's and Jay Leno's late night talk shows), I make it a point to review various books about humor. I found Mr. Ross's book to be unique in the way it so thoroughly illustrates the use of humor for purposes other than just "getting a laugh". He's also right-on with his tips on creating comedy and delivering it properly. To me, this is worthwhile reading for everyone - even those outside the "Funny Business".

This book is a real "keeper." It explains in detail how to apply humor in a productive manner to deal with all kinds of business and personal situations. I don't know of any other book that provides such a broad treatment of the subject of using humor to handle such a range of different problems.

It is extremely easy reading because it contains over 400 entertaining stories about famous people and companies thinking funny to achieve extraordinary results. You'll be entertained and pleasantly surprised at the many ways you can use humor effectively in all aspect of your life.