Be bold. Be funny.
Taking chances and having confidence add punch to your humor. There is a rule of improv comedy that highlights the value of boldness. The rule […]
Articles by tom.raymond
Magnify Your Punchlines – using a take
In the business of delivering your humor, there is a technique referred to as a TAKE. A take is your physical response to a joke. […]
Blue Humor – A Comedy Cop Out
I’ve been studying and using humor from the platform for 30 years. As each year passes, I believe more strongly that keeping your humor clean […]
Forking for Humor Creativity
We had a joke writing contest for our subscribers the first part of 2005. Many of our readers submitting lines used the technique of forking […]
Humor To The Rescue
What do you do when you are giving a talk and there is an obvious distraction in the room? Humor to the rescue!
Humor Is Everywhere You Look
Just recently, I realized how Wal-Mart (or almost any local variety store) could be an abundant supplier of humor resources.
Using Spontaneous and Observational Humor
An impromptu quip will hit the target more often than a canned joke. Spontaneous humor is a wonderful way to connect with an audience. An […]
Revisit the funny lines
I recently saw Rita Rudner’s one-woman show in Las Vegas. It’s always great to study a top pro. She drove home the power of the […]
Marketing your clown with Google Adwords
Marketing your clown with Google Adwords – a quick introduction You may be the best clown in your area, but if nobody knows that you’re […]
Something Bad Happened To A Clown | song lyrics
Song lyrics to Something Bad Happened To A Clown, by Warren Zevon Every touch is measured outEvery word is written downSunny skies are seldom seenIn […]