An Insider's Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy

Foreword by Ray Romano

Backstage Books, NYC

Here's the world of comedy in one supportive, informative and enjoyable package by an author with the expertise and experience aspiring comics will benefit from. Plus invaluable advise and career experience from many of today's top performers including:

Drew Carey, Carrot Top, Jeff Foxworthy, Dom Irrera, Jeff Dunham, Bobby Collins, Micky Dolenz, Budd Friedman, Rene Hicks, The Amazing Johnathan, Scott LaRose, Reggie McFadden, Rick Overton, Tom Rhodes, Rhonda Shear, Rondell Sheridan and Tommy Smothers.

How To Be A Working Comic tells it like it really is: To have a career and survive, you must have an understanding of the industry - and to be a success you must be fully prepared. Author Dave Schwensen provides this information and more insider's advice than any other manual, explaining how to try out comedy material; get on-stage experience; market your act to talent bookers, agents and managers; go on the road; get on television and much, much more.

"A great way to get comedy advice from Ray Romano, Drew Carey and Dom Irrera without having to buy them drinks at The Improv." - Shecky Magazine