Truth in comedy
by Charna Halpern · first published 1994
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Furnishes a comprehensive guide to improvisational techniques as used in stand-up comedy.
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Jokes are funnier when they reveal truth rather than cause confusion. See Halpern & Close's Truth in Comedy.
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