The Actor's Budget of Wit and Merriment is a collection of humorous and entertaining anecdotes, jokes, and stories compiled by William Oxberry and published in 1820. The book is specifically aimed at actors and performers, providing them with a wealth of material to use in their performances and to keep their audiences entertained. The content of the book ranges from witty one-liners and puns to longer, more elaborate stories, all designed to elicit...