The Ten Commandments of Comedy

by Gene Perret

Book Overview

Beginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610351258
• ISBN13: 9781610351256
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Quill Driver Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.1"