This is what works from one of the 'great' speechwriters
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I notice from one of the reviews of the earlier edition of this book, that some people think the lines rather naff and old-fashioned. But if these critics ever stood up and tried out their own comedy writing in front of an audience, they would get a big shock.
Making an audience laugh is all about rhythm. The crafted one-liner works best. It's easy to read, it has a sting and it is usually rather silly. That means everyone from the teenagers to the oldies get the joke.
Take this one, "We're here to celebrate a love match, pure and simple; Lucy's pure and David's... a very nice guy."
He sums up almost everything you need to know in his introduction. Yes he's a bit of a 60s throwback in his style, but that's where he comes from. Carefully select the gems in this book and you'll be a hit.
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