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"Make someone laugh, and that connection can be life changing. Gain the confidence to be that funny by using the proven game plan in Finding Your Funny Muscle. This comprehensive guide written by veteran comedian Mike Lukas (Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio) will get you laughing and teach you step-by-step how to write and deliver an original joke using a proven blueprint you can easily practice. Peter McGraw, coauthor of The Humor Code, calls this book ""a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game."" Amazon reviewers have called Finding Your Funny Muscle ""the new comedy bible"" and ""hilarious and insightful"" and ""the perfect blend of How To and Comedy"". Anyone can learn to be funnier. You just have to know what to practice. Benefits of Reading: Learn the same strategies used by seasoned comedians See exactly how pro comedians transform mundane topics into fresh comedy Unlock a new pathway for humor to make your audiences laugh What's Included: Step-by-step instructions on how to discover your Comedy Lens An easy-to-follow breakdown of how to use the Humor Blueprint A catalog of 36 Humor Heightening Devices, same as the pros use Loads of examples of pro comics using this game plan Tips from Mike Lukas, a seasoned professional comedian Time to unlock your unique sense of humor. Don't miss out on this chance to find and flex your own Funny Muscle. Also makes the perfect gift for your not-so-funny coworkers, friends, and family. Buy now before the price changes! ""Lukas's stories are hilarious, his insider insights are enlightening, and his application of the Benign Violation Theory would pass peer review. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game."" -- Peter McGraw, co-author of The Humor Code, Founder of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL) ""Not only does this book have the blueprint for how to be funny, but Mike Lukas is also going to make you laugh out loud while reading it. Whether you are an aspiring stand up or a corporate VIP who regularly speaks in the workforce, this book lays it all out- step by step. My favorite part is the mistakes ""unfunny"" people make - it is hilarious & so true. So to all who have asked, ""Can you really teach someone to be funny""? My answer is ""MIKE LUKAS CAN""!!!!"" -- Charna Halpern co-creator of iO with Del Close, Author of TRUTH IN COMEDY and ART BY COMMITTEE ""In ""Finding Your Funny Muscle,"" Mike translates what has worked for him on stages across the country over decades to give readers some deceptively simple techniques to hone their craft. In the words of Steve Martin, ""Comedy isn't pretty,"" but Mike Lukas makes it easier to understand, craft and execute."" -- Kelly Leonard, The Second City (Exec. VP, President of Theatricals), ""Yes And"" (co-author), ""Getting to Yes, And"" (host) ""I've known the hilarious Mike Lukas for a long time, and I deeply resent him for not writing this great book years ago when I was starting out. When it comes to comedy, Lukas really knows what he's talking about. Just don't buy any books he writes about tragedy."" -- Brian Stack, Writers Guild Award Winning / Emmy Nominated writer for Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor, comedian"

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