A book about humor and laughter for the general reader who is interested in what makes people laugh. It describes the levels of comedy, the laws and conditions of laughter, the anatomy of a joke, and how humor differs from person to person. For anyone who wants to add more humor to their life, whether professionally or socially.
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A very interesting book that cleverly combines humor, art, and psychology. -- St. Paul Pioneer Press
About the Author
Stevie Ray is the only person in the country to hold an actual college degree in Theory and Performance of Comedy, a self-designed major from a Minnesota University. He founded and directs the Stevie Ray's Improv Theatre Company, teaching and performing comedy and improv for over 20 years. He has toured the country as an entertainer and corporate trainer. As a comedian he has opened for such stars as "Weird Al" Yankovic, Rich Hall of Saturday Night Live, Paula Poundstone, and Marsha Warfield of "Night Court."
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This review is from: Stevie Ray's Medium-Sized Book of Comedy : What We Laugh At... and Why (Paperback)
I bought this book to help me write comedic material. In this regard it was somewhat helpful. Ray lists the four different kinds of comedy, which include comedy of superiority and comedy of recognition. Another useful point he makes is that humor must always have a target. If you don't mind the crude writing (Ray continually refers to his "Pyramid of Comedy," a description of which is nowhere to be found) and the sloppy spelling, this book may be of service.
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