Podium Humor: A Raconteur's Treasury of Witty and Humorous Stories

James C Humes

ISBN 10: 0060119993 / ISBN 13: 9780060119997

Published by Harper & Row (edition First Edition), 1975

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Podium Humor: A Raconteur's Treasury of Witty and Humorous Stories
• Publisher: Harper & Row (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0060119993
• ISBN 13: 9780060119997
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

In this book, a well-known speech writer and brilliant public speaker explains how to use humor effectively in speeches for every occasion and for any type of audience. Included are more than 600 humorous stories and anecdotes from the author's own collection -- stories and anecdotes that anyone can use to enliven a speech.

In Part One of Podium Humor, the author discusses from the speaker's standpoint as well as from that of the audience. With numerous examples he explains what humor is made of, what triggers laughter, how to tell a story, and how to use humor to build suspense. From the basics supplied by the author, you learn how to develop your own humorous stories to suit your individual needs.

Part Two of the book features a cross-indexed collection of humor: anecdotes, stories, and one-liners on many topical subjects. The author shows you how to work these humorous pieces into your speech by suggesting "lead-in" lines for particular stories plus "bridge" lines to return to the main sppech.

Whether you wish to use humor to start or end a speech, to illustrate a point, or to establish rapport with an audience, Podium Humor will give you practical, easy-to-follow advice and a wealth of humorous material for use in your next speech.

About the Author

James C. Humes is a former speechwriter for Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford, and Reagan. He has written numerous books, including Instant Eloquence, Podium Humor, The Sir Winston Method, Citizen Shakespeare, and The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill. He lives in Philadelphia.