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How to Write Humor

Released Saturday, 16th January 2021
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How to Write Humor

How to Write Humor

How to Write Humor

How to Write Humor

Saturday, 16th January 2021
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And it's the Saturday edition of Finding the Funny, which means I'll be giving you a tip to find the funny yourself! I've written for everyone from the Tonight Show to radio, syndicated cartoon strips, CEO's, companies like airline food vendors. I now travel the country showing organizations how to use humor in business.

 

So here's your 60 second tip. . . Use statistics. They may be boring, but they are your friend in comedy. Make them up or find out ones. If you find out that 60% of people do one particular thing, then you can make up what the other 40% do or vice versa. Statistics are weird and they are kept , and then make up reasons why this is what it is. It's a fun, quick way to find the funny. Listen to tomorrow's joke to hear one of my statistic jokes

 

If you want more fast tips on coming up with humor in your communications, then check out my book on Amazon – Finding the Funny Fast. It's how to create quick humor to connect with clients, coworkers and crowds.

 

That's it for today. Take care and enjoy your journey.

 

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Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian

It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips.Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues.Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of organizations, and her business tips with thousands of corporations and associations. She's been onstage in front of everyone from the Mayo Clinic to several of the Federal Reserve Banks. Jan is also currently co-starring in the Baby Boomer Comedy Show, touring theatres with comedian Kent Rader, and she is also an excellent Master of Ceremonies!Jan is the author of two books "Finding the Funny Fast – How to Create Quick Humor to Connect with Clients, Coworkers & Crowds," and "Convention Comedian – Stories and Wisdom From Two Decades of Chicken Dinners and Comedy Clubs." Her short stories can be heard on her popular podcast: "Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes."What's in store every week?Monday – Friday – Jan offers a quick tip for managing work and personal lifeSaturday – a tip for Finding the Funny . . . Jan will help you find the funny in your life with a quick tip on using humor Sunday – It's time to sit back and enjoy a minute of Jan's clean comedy from her shows.Jan has shared her humor keynotes with groups such as...Mayo ClinicAbbott PharmaceuticalsSanofi Aventis PharmaceuticalsKaiser-PermanenteDavita Dialysis CentersBlue CrossBlue ShieldNational Council for Prescription Drug CompaniesOrganization of Nurse LeadersFederal Reserve BanksBDO AccountingTransamerica Insurance & Investment GroupMerrill LynchAmerican Institute of CPAsNational League of CitiesInternational Worker's Compensation FundLA County Management AssociationSocial Security AdministrationSouthern California Public Power AuthorityU.S. Air ForceAmerican Heart AssociationsGo Red For Women luncheonsSpeaking of Women's HealthInternational Association of Administrative ProfessionalsToyota Women’s ConferenceWomen in Insurance and Financial ServicesSoroptimistsWomen in Film & VideoHenry Ford Health Centers Women’s EventBreast cancer awarenessSchool Business Officials associationsSchool superintendent associationsSchool boards associationsState education associationsCommunity college associationsHead Start associationsTexas adult protective servicesAssociation of Elementary and Middle School PrincipalsInternational Association of Emergency ManagersDisney Emergency ManagersCOPICSalt Lake County Public Works and Municipal Services Disaster Recovery ConferencePennsylvania Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health conferenceMid Atlantic Safety conference and Chesapeake Regional Safety CouncilRisk associationsAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary RehabilitationRehabilitation AssociationsNIGPPublic procurement associationsPublic purchasing associationscorrectional associationspublic utilitiespublic personnel associationsrural housing associationscommunity action associationsHealth Information Management AssociationsHealthcare Financial Management AssociationsHospitalsHome Healthcare AssociationsAssisted Living AssociationsMedical Group Management AssociationsHealthcare Risk AssociationsHealthcare Quality Associationsstate emergency management associationsinsurance groupsstate education associationscommunity college associationsschool administrators associationsschool nutrition associationsprincipal associationslibrary associations

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