Tim Ferguson gets grilled about his Bestselling Memoir, “Carry a Big Stick: A funny, fearless life of friendship, laughter and MS”. 1.What inspired you to write your memoir? People were owed answers to my chaotic life. I wanted those answers too. Plus, the publisher paid for lunch. 2. What do you hope readers will take…
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How To Write Jokes
CREATE A SURPRISE The primary reason for keeping jokes as brief as possible is to maintain surprise. While an audience listens to a joke, unconsciously their minds dart ahead to anticipate the punchline. With enough time, unless it’s a gob-smacking surprise, they may work out where the joke is going. Brevity keeps the teller one…