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#79 Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy - Book Summary
Welcome to the ultimate book summary of 📚 "Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy" by Greg Dean! 🎙️
Greg Dean is a trailblazer in comedy education. Forty years ago, he noticed a missing element in the industry: a foundational approach to teaching comedy. Motivated by his love for the craft, Greg shifted from his successful career to focus on teaching stand-up comedy. His impressive resume includes performances on Saturday Night Live 🎤, roles as a clown and ringmaster with the Ringling Bros Circus 🎪, and regular appearances at the Comedy Store 🎭. Despite these achievements, Greg's true passion lies in sharing his expertise and guiding countless aspiring comedians to success.
"Step by Step to Stand-Up Comedy" is a must-read for anyone looking to master the art of stand-up. It covers everything from joke structures and crafting punchlines 😂 to developing a unique comedic style 🎉. In this summary, we’ll delve into the key insights and strategies Greg shares to elevate your comedy game. 🎧🔥
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Introduction-00:00:00
Chapter 1 - Secrets of Joke Structure-00:01:51
HOW JOKES WORK - 1st Story and 2nd Story-00:03:08
THREE MECHANISMS OF JOKE STRUCTURE-00:07:08
SHARED KNOWLEDGE JOKES-00:17:02
Chapter 2 - Joke Writing-00:27:06
THE JOKE PROSPECTOR-00:27:50
THE JOKE MINE-00:28:56
EXAMPLE RUN THROUGH OF JOKE MINE-00:32:00
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR JOKES-00:35:00
Chapter 3 - What to Write Jokes About-00:40:19
Joke Map-00:42:03
THE JOKE MAP - Surveying for Material-00:43:45
TOPIC-00:45:06
ASSOCIATION LIST-00:47:39
PUNCH-PREMISE-00:51:06
SETUP-PREMISE-00:52:35
WRITING SETUPS-00:54:18
Chapter 4 - From Funny to Funnier Improving and Polishing Your Gems-00:55:56
Advanced Tips and Tricks-00:59:12
Enhancing Humour with Joke Tagging-01:04:26
Chapter 5 - Assembling a Routine Builder-01:08:27
Creating a Joke File-01:09:24
Develop a Routine-01:10:31
Guidelines for Rewriting a Routine-01:11:42
Conclusion-01:13:05
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