Comedy FAQs and Answers: How the Stand-up Biz Really Works

By Dave Schwensen

This guide to the world of standup comedy, written in easytouse Q&A format, provides current and potential comedians with the nononsense advice they need for every stage of their careers. Schwensen's lively book features interviews with many of the top names in standupRay Romano, George Carlin, Christopher Titus, Weird Al Yankovic, Margaret Choall sharing lessons learned along the way. Additional interviews with club owners, talent executives, publicists, and others provide behindthescenes expertise.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Release date: Feb 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781581159523

Dave Schwensen

Dave Schwensen is an entertainment journalist, award-winning humor columnist, pop culture historian and nationally recognized comedy coach. His insider knowledge of the comedy industry was earned as talent coordinator for the television show "An Evening at the Improv", The Improv Comedy Clubs in Hollywood and New York City, and consultant for many television programs, networks and film studios. As a talent agent he has worked with comedians and humorous speakers in the corporate, college, special event and theater markets. Dave is also a corporate trainer (ice breaking skills) and entertainer.www.TheComedyBook.com and www.DaveLaughs.comAnd now for something completely different...Dave witnessed the excitement of Beatlemania when his parents took him to see The Beatles during their final tour. The memories inspired his best-selling books "The Beatles In Cleveland" and "The Beatles At Shea Stadium." His entertaining author presentations on both concerts include insider stories and rare concert films and are featured as online webinars and in-person events for schools, lifelong learners, libraries, festivals and special events. A FAB time is guaranteed for all. For more details and upcoming appearances visit the following website:www.BeatlesProgram.comDave is the author of two popular blogs that cover both topics:For insider information about the comedy business visit www.TheComedyBook.Wordpress.comFor a combination of classic rock and humor, visit I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night - song countdown at www.TheClassicRocker.comDave has been featured on PBS Television and Radio, The Hollywood Reporter, Chicago Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Back Stage: The Performing Arts Weekly, Insidebiz.com Magazine, U.S. News and Report, Ohio Magazine and others.