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.

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

Reference

James C. Humes

Words, Language & Grammar

HarperCollins, Publishers

Roles Speakers Play

Podium Humor

Literature & Fiction

An extremely entertaining compendium of bon mots, anecdotes, and trivia about Winston Churchill from a leading Churchill lecturer and performer -- useful for speakers, students, of history, and World War II buffs, as well as general readers.

The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

Harper-perennial

Younger children will enjoy having this book read to them over and over again. If desired, the book can be presented to children a part at a time by using the divisions into which it falls rather naturally. The approach of the book is reverent, the intent inspirational.

How to be a very important person (McGraw-Hill paperbacks)

McGraw=Hill

In 1998, Professor Humes and Doctor Ryals traveled with Edward Nixon, the brother of the President, to the People's Republic of China. While retracing Nixon's steps, they interviewed those Chinese Foreign Service experts who had planned the president's meetings with Mao Tse-tung and Chou En-lai. These protégés of Chou En-lai ended their diplomatic careers as envoys in Anglophone nations such as the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.During interviews with Humes, Ryals, and Edward Nixon, these experts shared their observations about the forces, such as the Gang of Four, who were plotting to prevent the Nixon Trip, as well as why, at the time, Mao was amendable to restoring ties with America despite the ongoing Cultural Revolution.

Only Nixon: His Trip to China Revisited and Restudied

History

Jarvis D. Ryals

World

University Press of America

An in-depth, richly illustrated study of Winston Churchill offers a thought-provoking look at the remarkable life of a gifted, complex, and often troubled world leader. 50,000 first printing.

Winston Churchill (A&E Biography)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

A behind-the-scenes look at people who make presidents talk.

Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter: Five Presidents and Other Political Adventures

Regnery Publishing

Success Talk

NewsMax Media, Incorporated

Success Talk is not about making public speeches. It's about how anyone can learn to communicate ideas to an audience - effectively, persuasively and simply. Four part audio course with paperback.

Success Talk: The Speaking Secrets of Winston Churchill & Other Great Leaders

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

NewsMaxMedia

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