Every great joke has a punch line,and every great humor writer has an arsenal of experiences, anecdotes, and obsessions that were the inspiration for that humor. In fact, those who make a career out of entertaining strangers with words are a notoriously intelligent and quirky lot. And boy, do they have some stories.

In this entertaining and inspirational book, you’ll hear from 21 top humor writers as they discuss the comedy-writing process, their influences, their likes and dislikes, and their experiences in the industry. You’ll also learn some less useful but equally amusing things.

Funny and informative, And Here’s the Kicker is a must-have resource—whether you’re an aspiring humor writer, a fan of the genre, or someone who just likes to laugh.

Buy And Here's the Kicker.
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