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Highly Recommended

BySeriouslyon March 8, 2016

Full Disclosure: I received an advance copy for the price of an honest review.

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. First, it's well-edited and logically presented. As a technical writer and editor by trade and by nature, that really DOES matter to me. Nothing makes me question the validity of an advice book more than poor editing and awkward organization. I can't relax and enjoy poorly presented writing of any kind.

Yes, the book really IS funny. But more than that, the author gives clear, actionable steps for crafting humorous presentations--extremely valuable for those of us who speak in public. I also appreciate that the author shared his own fears of public speaking. He isn't one of those people who lives to stand in front of an audience. He started his public speaking journey just like the rest of us do--it came with a job. In his case, the job was a task he'd set for himself--helping a friend in need. I found it so easy to relate to his journey because all of the public speaking I've had to do has been job related.

The other thing I appreciated about this book is how well the author shows that humorous public speaking requires actual WORK. No one will become funnier simply because of reading this book. However, anyone who follows the advice and exercises in the book will be able to better engage their audiences through artful use of humor.

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Hack and Cliche

ByScotton May 16, 2016

This is a collection of cliche anecdotes from famous public speakers.

It contains weak insights into what makes something funny. And, uses mostly re-worked material from other comedy books.

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This book is pretty well written in terms of content

ByShankar Ratneshwaranon January 18, 2017

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This book is pretty well written in terms of content, but a little lacking on "writing funny" given the topic of the book. Has great insights and pointed advice on how one could add humor in their talks. Was a great quick read. Thanks to David Nihill for this book

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Better Public Speaking

ByLoganon May 14, 2016

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I did learn great many things from this book. Some the ideas, I did naturally, as they are common sense. But there where many suggested was of gaining public speaking skills, that I did not Know. Great read, to read again, and again.

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Not a typical public speaking book

ByMatthew Deanon February 14, 2016

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Very good tips and it's not a boring text-book feel like a lot of public speaking books are. Funny is in style.

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Four Stars

ByAmazon Customeron February 21, 2016

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Great angle at public speaking. Loved it.

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great concepts!

ByJake Joneson February 5, 2015

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Excellent book full of great concepts to help me become a better public speaker!!!

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A useful, worthwhile book

ByRoderick M Klingeron February 17, 2015

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Overall it is a very useful book, full of good and practical pointers. It focuses on stand-up comedy without a bridge to normal presenting, which is a bit of a shortcoming, but it is worth the read. It's short & concise, so a very quick read. Some of the Ted talks he references are really profound illustrations of the points he makes?

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I really enjoyed reading it

ByAlonsoon August 6, 2015

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the book is fast paced and mind opening. I really enjoyed reading it. I'm definitely recommending it.-

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loved it

Byspaceghoston February 24, 2015

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David's book set me on a path to conquer stage fright and boring speeches in one fell swoop.

Looking forward to putting these habits to work during my next standup routine aka or board meeting.

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