How To Do It Standing Up

How to Do It Standing Up

2002

The book covers such important matters as What's funny--and what's not; the many forms of comedy: jokes, one-liners, anecdotes, stories, impressions, puns, ad-libs, wisecracks and more; choosing material and putting together a routine; ...

Author: Barry Dougherty

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub

ISBN: 157912254X

Category: Humor

Page: 270

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No one knows more about being funny than The Friars Club, and now they reveal their personal tricks of the trade-and give away their favorite material--in this easy-to-use manual for aspiring comics, comedy writers or just plain show-offs. The funniest men and women in showbiz discuss the art of being funny, and author Barry Dougherty puts it all together in the first and last Friars Club manual for anyone who wants to be a comedian--or just act like one. The book covers such important matters as What's funny--and what's not; the many forms of comedy: jokes, one-liners, anecdotes, stories, impressions, puns, ad-libs, wisecracks and more; choosing material and putting together a routine; developing a personal style; writing your own material--and much more. In-depth, personal interviews with a host of well-known comedians punctuate the text, along with lots of examples of their funniest material.

Warrior Girls Do It Standing Up

2020-08-27

You were guided to pick up this book for a reason.

Author: J. K. Despot

Publisher:

ISBN: 0228827132

Category: Self-Help

Page: 254

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You were guided to pick up this book for a reason. Nothing in your life is a coincidence. This edgy guide to creating complete awareness, enlightenment, empowerment, prosperity and growth in all areas of your life, from love and finance to your mental well being, is the last tool you will ever need to finally move forward toward living your very best life - in your truth as your authentic, powerful self - making things happen for you, instead of having things always happening to you. The author will take you on a personal journey from total ruin to total transformation, educating and entertaining you as you learn how to create new insights, perspectives and healthy habits that will change how you create your future. This book was designed to be used as a lifelong resource for anyone who has ever struggled with self worth, fears, doubts, anxiety or worry about the future, or not knowing how to move forward from past hurts and disappointments, or how to break toxic cycles, negative thinking or patterns of behavior that you may not even be aware of, that stagnate you from moving toward the success in life you deserve, no matter any past mistakes or choices you may regret. It will awaken something inside that allows the reader to see themselves, their connections and the world that surrounds them in a very different and healing light, in a way that breaks down your past to build a better understanding of why you are not yet living your desired life and provide clarity as to how to transform your mindset once and for all in order to learn how to align the actions you take in your life from now on, toward your highest good, while learning how to create stability, balance and peace within your mind - even for those who have struggled with a chaotic mind or letting go of obsessive thinking or control their entire life. The author writes with a racy, "no holds barred" style, providing you with entertaining shock value as valuable, in-depth, life lessons are given. Surely to leave you wanting more, it's guaranteed to be the next book you just cannot put down. And possibly the book that can change your life, light a fire inside you and catapult you into living as the very best, most successful version of yourself, in true happiness, fulfillment, love, financial abundance and inner-peace.

New York Magazine

1983-08-22

"Stand-Up Comedy Workshop" will be learning-by-doing: "It's like swimming —
you just go dive in and do it . . . move around and see what it feels like." Class
members will stand up and do their bits before an audience of their peers — the
rest ...

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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

1996-07-29

He didn't stand up . Where is he ? him . Stand up . Where did he go ? Over there .
We have got to take responsibility for the Thank you . Give him another hand . (
Ap- fabric of our children's lives in this commuplause ) Now , you might ask ...

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ISBN: NYPL:33433071668283

Category: United States

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Congressional Record

2012

But little bit of relief , a little bit of wiggle why the young people of this country we
know we can't get it done without room , but it did nothing to solve the aren't
standing up and demanding that the President taking leadership and long - term
...

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

ISBN: OSU:32437123632990

Category: Law

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Kenya National Assembly Official Record Hansard

1959-11-24

Because these boys, although they are small, when they are led along the right
lines they can come to very good conclusions. Then I asked them another
question, I said, ''' What do you mean when 3^011 do not stand up when a
teacher ...

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The official records of the proceedings of the Legislative Council of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya, the House of Representatives of the Government of Kenya and the National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya.

Senate documents

1877

Q. Did you not swear before the House committee that he did not do that with the
uplitted hand ? -A . No , sir ; I did not swear he did not do it with the uplifted hand .
The swearing was informal . I did not make hinı stand up this way , [ indicating ...

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ISBN: BSB:BSB11361763

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Hugh Pennock

1895

Why didn't he tell the one that did it to stand up in his seat at once ? ” “ Did you
want to ... Oh , no , he didn't want to stand up , ” suggested Northrup . “ King
wanted a chance to sit still in his seat and say that he didn't do it . ” King turned
round ...

Author: Helen B. Williams

Publisher:

ISBN: HARVARD:HN1HG1

Category:

Page: 292

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The Illustrated Do It Yourself Manual

1993-06

If you're using a solvent - thinned paint , keep some thinner and a supply of rags
nearby to wipe up spatters and drips before they dry into bumps . Painting
Woodwork ... Do not leave it standing up in hammer it down . HOW MANY ROLLS
WILL ...

Author: Consumer Guide

Publisher: Publications International Limited

ISBN: 1561734543

Category: House & Home

Page: 384

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Sam Jones Own Book

1886

We have been promising God all our life that we would quit our meanness and
get to doing right , but we never have done it . If I were to stop at this point and
ask every Christian in the house who never told God a lie to stand up , how many
do ...

Author: Sam Porter Jones

Publisher:

ISBN: UOM:39015064372207

Category: Sermons, American

Page: 539

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Batting as Major Leaguers Do it

1953

Knees Flexed : What do we mean by " knees flexed " ? Stand up fairly straight
with knees rigid , then let them bend just the least degree and your knees are
flexed . We divide knees flexure into three positions : the one just described ; the
...

Author: Clifford W. Brown

Publisher:

ISBN: UIUC:30112109852670

Category: Batting (Baseball)

Page: 83

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British Farmer s Magazine

1850

I had but " that everything gets swimming , and goes round with two days ' work
all last week , but me and the young me , and then I can ' t stand up no longer ,
and goes off uns had a bare for dinner for all that . Do they think fainting like .

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ISBN: OXFORD:555020753

Category: Agriculture

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The Swing

1975

I didn ' t play it always , but when I really wanted to drag it out , get an extra - big
charge , that was what I did . It developed my muscles down there , so I could
even do it standing up . You ' d be surprised at the guys who haven ' t got enough
...

Author: Edmund Schiddel

Publisher:

ISBN: 0671219480

Category:

Page: 508

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London Labour and the London Poor

1861

"When I goes into the public-houses, part of my performance is to play the whistle
up my nose. I don't do it in the streets, because it I did there'il be thousands
looking at me, and then the police would make a row. ... he had erected his
operating-room, which is about as long and as broad as a knife-house, and only
just tall enough to allow a not particularly tall customer to stand up with his hat off:
whilst by ...

Author: Henry Mayhew

Publisher:

ISBN: OXFORD:600021019

Category: Criminals

Page: 630

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Harper s

2010

ܐ do it again , nancy says . what ? stand up , then sit down . now seated on the
edge of a padded table , i muscle my way up , i sit down . like its an exercise ,
which it is for me now , not just standing and sitting . i do this until she tells me to
rest ...

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ISBN: UCI:31970031834143

Category: Periodicals

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Southern Reporter

1917

When asked, “Why did you want to put the belt On with your hands?” he
answered: “Because that was ... off I was standing up there, and Mr. Werk
hallooed at me, “What are you going to do; stand up there all day?' Then I went to
grab the belt, ...

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ISBN: MINN:31951D022072074

Category: Law reports, digests, etc

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Includes the decisions of the Supreme Courts of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the Appellate Courts of Alabama and, Sept. 1928/Jan. 1929-Jan./Mar. 1941, the Courts of Appeal of Louisiana.

I ll Take it

1989

Joe , do you see the cash register ? ... Now , before we go over to the cashier , do
you have to do anything ? ... I do not . ” “ Okeydoke , ” said Mrs . Reckler , trying to
lighten Joe ' s mood . “ Then let ' s get busy . ” “ Stand up straight , ” advised ...

Author: Paul Rudnick

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated

ISBN: UOM:39015032580931

Category: Compulsive shopping

Page: 291

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Obsessed with shopping, Joe Reckler joins his mother and two sisters on a major shopping expedition that is complicated by Joe's and his mother's kleptomania

Stand Up Comedy

2010-03-03

If you think you’re funny, buy this book!

Author: Judy Carter

Publisher: Dell

ISBN: 9780307575203

Category: Performing Arts

Page: 240

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If you think you’re funny, buy this book! Whether you dream of becoming a star . . . A better public speaker . . . A more effective communicator . . . A funnier, happier human being . . . You can learn to leave ‘em laughing! David Letterman learned to do it. Jay Leno learned to do it. Roseanne Barr learned to do it. So can you! Now successful stand-up comic Judy Carter—who went from teaching high school to performing in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, and on over 45 major TV shows—gives you the same hands-on, step-by-step instruction she’s taught to students in her comedy workshops. She shows you how to do it: create an act, perform it, make money with it, or apply it to everyday life. Discover: • The formulas for creating comedy material • How to find your own style • The three steps to putting your act together • Rehearsal do’s and don’ts • What to do if you bomb • Ways to punch up your everyday life with humor

Proceedings of the National Time and Motion Study Clinic

1940

After they have had the chance to answer , you may take part in the discussion .
So , I will just ask everybody to stand up . ( They stand up ) . All right , now sit
down . ( They sit down ) . Can you all see me at this point ? Maybe not . I'll sit over
on ...

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ISBN: UCR:31210003887633

Category: Industrial management

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How to Pee Standing Up

2008-06-30

Trying to escape a bad date? Looking for a way to fix a friendship, or make it through your next family reunion? Believe it or not, the solutions to each of these dilemmas (and many more!) can all be found in this book.

Author: Anna Skinner

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 0743483057

Category: Reference

Page: 160

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Stuck with a boss from hell? Trying to escape a bad date? Looking for a way to fix a friendship, or make it through your next family reunion? Believe it or not, the solutions to each of these dilemmas (and many more!) can all be found in this book. You'll also pick up tips on scoring a table for two at the swankiest spots in town, redecorating your place on a shoestring budget, and getting your hands on a super cheap plane fare. You'll even learn how to get out of credit card debt once and for all, how to shake a devastating break-up -- and, of course, how to pee standing up. Packed with loads of advice that every hip chick needs to sail through those sticky situations, How to Pee Standing Up is your must-have guide to life. In fact, we don't know how you've made it this far without it!

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