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Learn some amazing truths about sports, science, history, and more with this interactive trivia book asking you to spot the lie—perfect for a personal challenge or group game night! Was Cleopatra the last Egyptian pharaoh? Can you really make diamonds out of tequila? Is the platypus actually...

With sisterhood providing the moxie, Denise took on leadership positions not common for women at the time: playwright, stage director, producer, and administrative/artistic director. But, in the end, the most important thing her time with Les Nickelettes taught her was the power of female friendship.

In dieser Sonderreihe von WortArt zum Anlass des 30-jährigen Bestehens wird jeweils ein(e) Wegbegleiter(in) und "WortArtist(in)" per Audio-Porträt und anhand eines Zusammenschnitts der besten Klassikernummern aus dem Programmarchiv des/der Künstler(in) präsentiert. Somit entsteht ein einzigartiges Highlight für die Lach- und Denkmuskeln. Ein Audioporträt zusammengetragen aus 30 Jahren Fleißarbeit mit vielen herausragenden Szenen und Programmen der deutschen Humorlandschaften.

In this "utterly unhinged, hilarious" memoir, a son pays tribute to his larger than life 'zaftig good time gal' mother and his unusual childhood (Jenny Lawson, New York Times bestselling author). “Because she was my mother, the death of zaftig good-time gal Renay Corren is newsworthy to me...

Comedian Tony Martin has strip-mined his often unremarkable life to tell sixteen small tales fraught with laughter and detail. Choosing to ignore his many dubious achievements in the world of Australian show business (Martin/Molloy, The Late Show, a short-lived but torrid affair with Sharon on Kath & Kim), New Zealand-born Martin instead recalls dozens of tiny life-changing moments that, frankly, could have happened to anybody.

As a stand-up comedian during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brandon reluctantly becomes a driver to make ends meet. These are his stories.

Janey has been a determined fighter all her life - from her tough Glasgow childhood to becoming the much-loved comedian she is now. It was the strength she needed to survive as a sweary-mouthed woman in the male-dominated comedy clubs of the 1990s. At the end of the long sell-out tour which followed she received the devastating news she had ovarian cancer. Her future hung in the balance, but even in treatment, a new tour went ahead, called Not Dead Yet. Janey now faces her fears head on and shares the tumultuous journey she's on, continuing to find humour even in her darkest moments.

"The World of Bob Newhart" offers a delightful exploration into the comedic universe of one of America's most iconic entertainers. With his signature dry wit and understated charm, Bob Newhart invites audiences on a journey through the everyday absurdities and eccentric characters that populate his comedic landscape.

"It’s f*cking great!!! Raw, intimate, hilarious, actually inspiring.” –Jon Stewart *A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK FROM BUSTLE, GOODREADS, GOODREADS, SHEREADS, BOOKRIOT, AND MORE* A dynamic memoir-in-essays by comedian, screenwriter, and podcaster Chelsea Devantez, detailing her tumultuous...

Read brilliantly by the author, Ben Elton. From The Young Ones and Blackadder theme music to snippets of his stand-up comedy shows, this audiobook includes bonus audio recordings showcasing special moments throughout Ben's incredible career. ‘What Have I Done? snaps, crackles and pops with wit...

The award-winning co-anchor of PBS NewsHour presents a sweeping and insightful retrospective on the history of Black comedy in America. Black comedians have long played a pivotal role in shaping the American sense of humor. The 1990s showcased a golden era for Black comedy, highlighted by the...

Tristan Lopin se livre à travers le récit d'une expérience à la fois personnelle et universelle : la rupture. Le comédien prête sa voix à sa propre histoire, pleine d'humour et de justesse dans un guide pour rester digne même quand on voudrait passer le reste de sa vie au lit ! OMG* ! Grâce à un chapitre exclusif, vous aurez l'occasion de répondre à LA question existentielle que tout le monde se pose : s'est-il remis avec son ex ?

पु.ल देशपांडे यांनी लिहिलेला एक विचार करायला लावणारा लेख एक शून्य मी,

In an intimate portrait penned by the close friend Terry chose to write his memoir, Seriously Silly is the story of one our greatest comedy legends. Taking in his major successes as well as his personal battles, it is the whole story, from his start as a war baby in the picturesque coastal town of Colwyn Bay, to meeting his lifelong friend Michael Palin at Oxford and the journey that took him on a convoluted pathway through revue sketches, anarchic children's shows, Monty Python, TV presenting and beyond.

A wie Applaus, W wie Würde, T wie Taxifahrer, S wie Scham. Cordula Stratmann zerpflückt Menschliches und Tägliches, Politisches und Persönliches - pointiert, hintergründig und bei allem Ernst mit dem nötigen Humor. Wann bitte soll man all die Fragen, die das Leben aufwirft, zu Ende denken? Kaum glaubt man, einen Schlussgedanken gefasst zu kriegen, da tut sich schon die nächste Frage auf. Schließlich dreht die Welt sich ständig weiter. Cordula Stratmann stellt sich der Herausforderung. Auf der Suche nach Antworten seziert sie Politisches, Alltägliches und zutiefst Menschliches.

Thatcher Stole My Trousers chronicles a time when comedy and politics united in electrifying ways. Recounting the founding of the Comedy Store, the Comic Strip and the Young Ones, and Alexei’s friendships with the comedians who – like him – would soon become household names, this is a unique and beguiling blend of social history and memoir. Fascinating, funny, angry and entertaining, it is a story of class and comedy, politics and love, fast cars and why it’s difficult to foul a dwarf in a game of football.

From teenage fumblings in the back of a car in Wagga Wagga (teen pregnancy capital of Australia), to performing with Aunty Donna and her own sell-out comedy shows, comedian Michelle Brasier invites you into the highs (seeing Jason Momoa drinking a Guinness next a classic car in SoHo) and the lows (getting dumped ¾ of the way through Pirates of the Caribbean). It's an examination of the tiny things and the big things—how much it hurts to be a woman and a person, and how funny it is to try and get into shapewear and how funerals are silly. It's self help for those of us who hate self help.

In Laugh it Up, professional humor expert Shai Gelber draws on years of research, practical experience, and inspiring accounts of success from across the globe to demonstrate just how crucial humor is to our general well-being and, more importantly, how we can apply it to promote our health, wealth, and our happiness and satisfaction.

This book contains numerous short stories as seen through the eyes of a dusty old baker. The stories are made up of observations, history, and imagination, as the author watches the world go by as he sits at the large table in the middle of his bakery.

From a host of The Daily Show and stand-up comic, Michael Kosta, comes a wildly funny and insightful memoir about his unlikely journey from professional tennis player (#864 in the world) to professional comedian (there’s no ranking system in comedy but he’s probably . . . top 50?). Before...

Comica amatissima, nonché regista, donna di teatro e amante della lirica, Simona Marchini si racconta per la prima volta in questa autobiografia che ha l’andatura di un monologo intenso e disincantato, recitato al lettore come una sorta di pièce teatrale inedita e risolutiva. Con lo stile dolceamaro e ironico cui ci ha abituato, Simona Marchini ripercorre in queste pagine le tappe di una vita fuori dagli schemi.

Dive headfirst into the urban symphony of "Smelling the Taste of Sound", a riveting memoir of a newly diagnosed, neurodivergent trainee lawyer. Her sensory issues are compounded by the sirens that punctuate the daily grind of a tough, inner-city law firm. Amidst encounters with eccentric characters and surreal personalities, our protagonist navigates the chaos and unorthodox office dynamics with comical observations and resilience.

From actor, comedian, co-creator of Marcel the Shell, and New York Times bestselling author of Little Weirds, Jenny Slate, a wild, soulful, hilarious collection of genre-bending essays depicting the journey into motherhood as you’ve never seen it before. What happened was this: Jenny Slate was...

"Selbsthilfe ist wie ein Lichtschwertkampf. Im Film sieht's top aus, aber in echt hackt man sich garantiert was ab." Dieses Hörbuch ist eine humorvolle, schonungslose Abrechnung mit den Versprechungen der Self-Help-Industrie. Wir greifen nur zu gern zu den Hörbüchern, die uns alles erklären: Egal, ob Depression oder Herzprobleme, ob eine Karriere oder Selbstvertrauen aufgebaut werden sollen, Kindheitstraumata überwunden oder Familienkatastrophen gemanagt werden müssen – die Lösung aller Probleme schenit nur einen Handgriff entfernt zu sein. Maxi Gstettenbauer hat selbst lange daran geglaubt.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Being successful is no laughing matter . . . unless the road there is littered with flops, fool’s errands, fizzles, and straight-up failures—from the New York Times bestselling co-author of Marriage Be Hard. “I’m so happy Kev failed, because these stories...

நகைச்சுவை மட்டுமே என்.எஸ்.கேவின் அடையாளம் அல்ல, அதையும் தாண்டிய ஆளுமை அவருடையது. பரிவும் பகுத்தறிவும் அவருடைய இரண்டு கண்கள். ஆம், ஏழைகள், பசித்தவர்கள் என்றால் என்.எஸ்.கேவின் உள்ளம் சட்டென்று இரங்கிவிடும். கையில் இருப்பதை எல்லாம் கொடுத்துவிடக் கூடியவர். அள்ளிக்கொடுக்கும் விஷயத்தில் எம்.ஜி.ஆருக்கே வழிகாட்டியவர் என்.எஸ்.கே. வயிற்றுக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, சிந்தனைக்கும் விருந்து படைத்தவர்.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive biography of Lorne Michaels, the man behind America’s most beloved comedy show “The kind of biographical monument usually consecrated to founding fathers, canonical authors and world-historical scientific geniuses.”—The New York Times...

Bem-vindo à internet e hoje a jornalista Marie Declercq vai ser ser sua guia pelos cantos mais inusitados da rede mundial de computadores, onde todo mundo tem uma coisa em comum: a busca de comunidade para chamar de sua. Neste Original Aubible em dez episódios, você será guiado pela Marie para explorar dez comunidades criadas em torno de interesses difentes e a importância delas para que a gente não se sinta sozinho.

In vier herzerwärmenden Folgen feiert Katrin Bauerfeind das schönste aller Familienfeste - Weihnachten unterm Tannenbaum. Gemeinsam mit ihren Gästen bereitet sie sich und uns alle auf den Heiligabend vor: was gibt es zum Essen, wer besorgt die Geschenke und welche Familientraditionen gehören abgestaubt? Unterhaltsam, witzig und nachdenklich sprechen Annette Frier, Olli Schulz, Katjana Gerz und Markus Heitz über ihre persönlichen Familienweihnachten, über Lieblingsessen und den Umgang mit schrecklichen Geschenken.

Zwei Rentner aus Sachsen-Anhalt verreisen mit ihrem Sohn. Was soll schon schiefgehen...?! «Urlaub mit den Eltern. Wir sitzen 5 (!) Stunden vor Abflug am Flughafen, und Mutter verzweifelt, weil sie die Bordkarten auf DIN A3 ausgedruckt hat und denkt, dass wir deshalb nicht mitfliegen dürfen.» So begann André Herrmann, 36, Comedian aus Berlin, die Dokumentation seiner Reise mit seinen Eltern, die binnen kürzester Zeit viral ging. Unter dem Hashtag #UmdE berichtet er acht Tage lang von den Unwegsamkeiten der gemeinsamen Reise und begeisterte damit schnell eine riesige Followerschaft.