This book is written by a stand-up comic, and it is dedicated to all the wonderful comics of the past and present and to his parents and little sister, who were in show business.

Not only does it explain the tricks of the trade of being a comic, it also gives the reader one funny routine after another.

Also, it relates how difficult it is to be a clown in todays workplace and how some, like George and Gracie Benny, are overcoming these conditions.

It reminds us all about how important humor is. Indeed, a good belly-laugh will make one feel better. Even doctors agree to that.

So if you...