John Archer from England also wrote some good stuff on how to add and write comedy for your act

This is a good discussion. One of my best sources for funny lines is the audience. It's not unusual for someone in the audience to say something that gets a big laugh. I can usually use the same line next time I do the routine, often by simply saying, "last time I did this, I guy shouted out...." I always listen to the audience for clever laugh lines.

Jim

Jim,

Great point - often a great line comes up during a show (or right after). Another great reason to record your shows... it'll help you remember these gems.

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Posted: Oct 15, 2009 7:50pm
...Does that help?

Posted: Oct 24, 2009 12:10pm
Mike Bent has a new-ish book on Comedy Writing...Let me track down the title

Posted: Nov 9, 2009 3:18pm
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Posted: Dec 7, 2009 1:56pm
Or if you are still stuck for lines, contact me directly.

Posted: Dec 23, 2009 6:48pm
On a related note, I'm considering setting up a web page/ shopping cart to sell individual jokes...Let me know what you think?

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