Performing Arts

Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller.

From the elections of Barack Obama and Donald Trump to the tragic events of Ferguson and Charlottesville, the subject of race has come to the forefront of American consciousness. Legendary satirist D. L. Hughley offers his own cutting observations on this contentious issue that continues to traumatize the nation, a wound made more painful by the ongoing comments and actions of the 45th president. Hughley uses humor to draw attention to injustice, sardonically offering advice on a number of lessons, like "How to make cops feel more comfortable while they're handcuffing you".

Richard Pryor journeys from his childhood in a family that worked in whore-houses and bars, through to his years in Hollywood - the money, the women, the drugs - and the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling, performing their great early routines.

By the tender age of five, Bernie Mac had found his calling: making others laugh. He has since become the star and cocreator of Fox’s hit sitcom The Bernie Mac Show; a stand-up legend; and a hit movie star in Head of State and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. Now, this amazing comedian delves deep down inside to retell the poignant and hilarious story of his childhood and the people who helped shape him into the comedian - and the strong and self-reliant man - he is today.

R. Eric Thomas didn’t know he was different until the world told him so. Everywhere he went - whether it was his rich, mostly White, suburban high school, his conservative Black church, or his Ivy League college in a big city - he found himself on the outside looking in. In essays by turns hysterical and heartfelt, Thomas reexamines what it means to be an "other" through the lens of his own life experience.

Scottie Price just started a new job and it's a real sausage fest. She's the only woman on a team filled with Brads and Chads. Expecting a bachelor pad atmosphere, she is quickly corrected when she finds out everyone is happily married.

Comedian Trevor Noah offers listeners a glimpse into his childhood during apartheid in South Africa in this award-winning memoir.

Before Liz Lemon, before Weekend Update, before Sarah Palin, Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: A recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV....

From a massively successful stand-up comedian and co-host of chart-topping podcasts “2 Bears 1 Cave” and “Your Mom’s House,” hilarious real-life stories of parenting, celebrity encounters, youthful mistakes, misanthropy, and so much more....

James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales raucously and revealingly take the SNL story up to the present, adding a constellation of iconic new stars, surprises, and controversies....

Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub “Catch a Rising Star” as a 21-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything....

Outsider. Misfit. Criminal. Convict. . . . Movie star. Family man. Comedy legend. Joey Diaz has been called every name in the book (and then some). Now, for the first time, he shares the story of his unlikely rise to fame in his own words—with no punches pulled....

Bob Odenkirk’s career is inexplicable. And yet he will try like hell to explicate it for you. Charting a “Homeric” decades-long “odyssey” from his origins in the seedy comedy clubs to a dramatic career full of award nominations, it’s almost like there are many Bob Odenkirks....

Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man possessed, holding forth on culture and politics while mixing in personal revelations....

If you are driving, pull over. If you are at work, close your door, unless you don't mind your colleagues seeing you doubled over, in tears, on your office floor...

Funny, tender, and cut through with Adam’s hysterical rambling asides, this is a delightful memoir about growing up, growing old and figuring it all out. ‘Buckle up. Here we go…’

Comedian Pierre Novellie was on stage when a heckler suggested he was autistic. Usually, this disruption would be water off a duck's back but two things made this heckler different: first, he was himself autistic. Second, he turned out to be absolutely right....

Decades ago, Paul Mooney set out not just make audiences laugh but to make them think. Black Is the New White is his blisteringly funny, no-holds-barred memoir of how he continues to succeed wildly at both....

Anyone who saw an episode of Saturday Night Live between 1999 and 2006 knows Rachel Dratch. She was hilarious! So what happened to her? Find out....

Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress....

Jim Gaffigan is in top form for his seventh comedy special. The four-time Grammy nominated comedian doesn’t understand why we aren’t more honest about the reasons we don’t want to attend events, while at the same time embraces lying to kids....

The legendary writer and performer of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame takes listeners on a grand tour of his ascent in the entertainment world John Cleese’s huge comedic influence has stretched across generations....

Why is every film or tv programme a sequel or a remake? Why are people so f***ing hung up about swearing? Why do the asterisks in that sentence make it okay? These and many other questions trouble David Mitchell. Join him on a tour of the absurdities of modern life....

The exercises in this book will get you off the couch and onto the stage, helping you develop the skills necessary to envision, and achieve, a successful career in comedy....

David Mitchell’s 2014 best seller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think - because everything’s got worse....

David Mitchell has written a book about his life....

As a stay at home mother of three, Leanne was looking for a way to get some grown up time without interfering with her children or her husband’s career....

The two-time best-selling author, comedian, actor, and radio icon explains the philosophy that has kept his existence boredom-free since the age of 13 - the love of risk. An avid sports better and frequent card player....

In this definitive joke-writing handbook, learn comedy writing and how to write a joke with a simple comedy-writing and joke-writing formula you can use right now to write your own jokes....

The entries in this compulsively listenable book bridge past and present with topics like getting ghosted, handling haters, and why dog owners rule (sorry, cat people)....

Scottie Price just started a new job and it's a real sausage fest. She's the only woman on a team filled with Brads and Chads. Expecting a bachelor pad atmosphere, she is quickly corrected when she finds out everyone is happily married. In an effort to impress her boss, Scottie mentions her nonexistent husband in a company meeting. But eagle-eyed Chad points out her lack of wedding ring.

Technology promises to save humanity. How's that working out? In this comedy-science podcast, comedy legends Richard Ayoade (determinedly pessimistic) and Warwick Davis (inexplicably cheerful) venture beneath Audible HQ to the Future Tense lab, fully equipped to interrogate the future we're all being told to look forward to.

So here we are. You, me, and probably a little skepticism about why a grown woman would willingly spend her life nude outside of, like, showers and doctor visits. I get it. I used to be like you—modest, covered, and a firm believer that boobs were only supposed to see daylight once every two years during a bikini mishap. But then life took a turn. A weird, slippery, slightly jiggly turn. I didn’t wake up one morning and say, “You know what would make my life better? Not wearing pants ever again.” No, it started with a wine-fueled backyard dare, an overly confident Susan, and one ...

Alright y’all, let me paint you a picture. It’s 7:42 p.m. on a Wednesday. I’m buck naked in my kitchen, holding a glass of cabernet like it's a weapon of self-love, stirring a pot of risotto with one hand and trying not to let my boob graze the hot pan because that is how nipples die. Tanya just texted me, “U up?” which means she’s either drunk or about to ask me if I still have that bottle of whipped cream vodka in my freezer from our “Bachelor Finale and Feelings” night. (Yes, I do. And no, I’m not proud of it.) Now listen, if you’ve never eaten a warm chocolate lava ...

So here's the thing. I didn’t grow up thinking, you know what would really make my life better? More nudity. I wasn’t some mystical forest child twirling through the grass with daisy chains on my nipples. I was a fully clothed, slightly neurotic, Target-bra-wearing woman with a Costco membership and a tendency to apologize when someone else bumps into me. The most skin I used to show was when I wore those tiny socks that don’t even cover your heel. And now here I am, writing a whole damn book about living naked. Life is weird. I’m Kristin. I’m 38. I’ve had 11 boyfriends, 2 ...

So here’s the thing nobody tells you when you decide to take up naked yoga: the mats are cold, your boobs have opinions, and if you’re even slightly gassy, you're playing a high-stakes game of Russian roulette with every twist and fold. And yet, here I am, thirty-eight years old, moderately flexible, wildly underqualified, and completely nude, doing downward dog next to a man named Chip whose testicles appear to have seen some things. Enlightenment? Maybe. Hemorrhoids? Also maybe. I wasn’t always like this. I mean, I’ve always been a little bit unhinged, but nudity used to be ...

Okay, so first things first. If you’re reading this book with your pants still on, don’t worry. I’m not here to shame your jeans. This is a judgment-free, jiggle-friendly zone. That said, by Chapter 3, I hope those pants are on the floor and you're reading this in your full, glorious birthday suit with your partner right beside you—possibly also naked, possibly eating string cheese. We don't judge the journey, just the cheese choices. Now, let me introduce myself. I’m Kristin. I’m 38, full of opinions, occasionally full of tequila, and most recently, full of joy because I found ...

I didn’t set out to be naked. Not in life, not at that party, not in front of seventeen strangers and a suspiciously muscular cat named Pico. But here we are. Fully unclothed. Figuratively and very, very literally. Let me back up. It all started with a house party. Tanya, my best friend-slash-frenemy-slash-twin flame in chaos, had invited me to “a chill gathering of like-minded free spirits” which should have been my first red flag. If you ever hear Tanya say “chill,” what she actually means is: there will be nakedness, someone will vomit in a potted plant, and Susan will ...

I didn’t mean to fart on anyone. That’s not how you want to start a story, or a spiritual journey, or a new friendship circle at a nudist wellness retreat, but here we are. Naked. Unfiltered. Slightly winded. And fully committed to radical honesty. This book is about farting. More specifically, nude farting. A topic no one talks about, but everyone experiences. Because once you take your clothes off, there’s no buffer. No jeans to muffle. No leggings to absorb the blast. Just you, your bare butt, and the raw acoustics of the world. The first time I nude-farted publicly, I was in the ...

A book in which I lose my bikini bottom, find my true self, and accidentally traumatize a pizza delivery guy So here we are. You, probably clothed. Me, writing this from a lawn chair in my backyard with absolutely zero fabric between me and this sticky vinyl seat. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, my butt is lightly suctioned. And yes, I’m still going to sit here and tell you the gospel truth: being naked is the most freeing thing I’ve ever done in my life, next to breaking up with Chad the Tax Guy who thought wearing Crocs during sex was sexy. (It wasn’t.) Now, before you start imagining some ...

Look, I love America. I really do. I mean, what’s not to love? Freedom, fireworks, potato salad, and the God-given right to let your bits breathe in the open air if that’s what your heart desires. And baby, mine desires it a lot. There is nothing, and I repeat, nothing, more liberating than celebrating the birth of our nation with your butt cheeks flapping in the breeze like two proud bald eagles soaring in formation. I’ve been a nudist for years, and I’ve had a few very memorable 4th of Julys in that time. Some involved nudist colonies, some involved Janet from next door ...

So, You Wanna Get Naked, Huh? Alright, alright, simmer down now, put your pants in a drawer and let’s talk about this. Welcome to Get Naked: Enough Said!—the only book that will make you laugh, cringe, and possibly chafe, all while exploring the weirdly wonderful world of being as God made you: butt-naked and possibly slightly sunburnt. Now before you start clutching your pearls or Googling “Is it illegal to read a nudist book in pants?” let me just say—I didn’t always live this way. Nope. I was once just like you. Wearing pants. Sweating in bras. Adjusting wedgies in public ...

Hi there. I’m Kristin. I’m 38 years old, currently single (but don’t worry, I’m accepting applications), and yes, I’m usually naked when I’m writing. Unless I’m cold, then I’m in socks. Just socks. Sexy, right? Nothing screams “goddess of free living” like a bare butt and fuzzy raccoon socks. Now before you clutch your pearls and call your pastor, let me explain. I didn’t start out this way. I was born in a normal hospital wearing a normal baby beanie and a suspiciously large hospital diaper. It wasn’t until my 30s, after one too many failed relationships, a few ...

Hi, I’m Kristin, and I’d like to personally welcome you to my life, which is about 72 percent nudity, 18 percent chaos, and the rest is mosquito bites in places I don’t want to talk about just yet. But don’t worry, we’ll get there. I always get there. Usually too fast and without pants. Now, before you start imagining me as some kind of oiled-up nudist goddess sashaying around like a sun-kissed Venus of the Suburbs, let me just say this: I once knocked over a bird feeder with my boob. On accident. During a windstorm. That I caused by tripping over a rake. Nude. So yeah, I’m just...

Hi, I’m Kate Baxter, and yes, this book is about farts, sharts, and poops. If you're clutching this book like you're hiding something shameful in a public restroom, relax. You’re among friends here. This isn’t some high-brow dissertation with diagrams of intestines drawn by a man who hasn’t smiled since 1983. This is the real deal. The messy, hilarious, deeply personal, sometimes horrifying reality of the human digestive aftermath. And let me tell you, it’s time we all started talking about it. I’ve pooped my pants. There, I said it. We’re starting strong. I’ve farted in ...

So listen. If you’re holding this book right now, you’re either A) naked, B) thinking about getting naked, or C) fully clothed but dangerously close to unbuttoning your jeans just to see where this is going. All are welcome. Except Brad from yoga—you still owe me ten bucks and an apology for what you called a “communal stretch.” I’m Kristin. I’m 38, mildly lactose-intolerant, very much single, and living my best naked life. And when I say naked, I mean Naked. Capital N. Like, naked in the woods, naked at brunch, naked while unclogging my own shower drain (a humbling experience...

Look. You know how some people just can’t resist pushing a big red “Do Not Push” button? That’s me. Except the button is my pants. And the warning sign is usually a friend yelling something like, “Kristin, for the love of GOD, not HERE.” I remember it vividly. The sky was the color of an overcooked egg yolk, and the beach was crawling with families, volleyball bros, and at least one bachelorette party in matching hot pink “Bride Squad” tank tops. A totally normal beach day. Which is exactly why I knew I had to get naked. Now, don’t get me wrong—I was trying to be normal ...

For more than six decades, Joe Besser brought gales of laughter to millions—in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, in motion pictures, and on television. From his days working as a bumbling assistant to the world-famous Thurston the Magician, he carved out success with his own act—that of a childlike sissy who brandished his foils with a flick of the wrist and such hilarious verbal assaults as “Ooh, you crazy you!” and “Not so f-a-s-t!

Welcome to the laugh-out-loud chaos of getting older—and refusing to act like it. In The Mind Said Yes… The Body Called 911, you'll meet a cast of lovable, slightly unhinged seniors who try everything their minds enthusiastically agree to... only to have their joints, muscles, and dignity cry out in betrayal. From trampoline disasters and Zumba incidents to TikTok misadventures and DIY plumbing chaos, this book is packed with hilarious real-life missteps, relatable aging wisdom, and the kind of humor that will leave you snorting into your applesauce. If you’ve ever said, “I still ...

I should probably tell you right now that I didn’t mean to start writing a book while naked. It just sort of happened—like getting a parking ticket while trying to save a stray kitten or accidentally sending your therapist a sext (I MEANT TO SAY “I’m feeling emotionally raw,” not “I’m feeling hot and raw”). It was a Tuesday. That weird kind of Tuesday that smells like someone else’s armpit and existential dread. My dryer had exploded in a fit of rage and lint, I was out of clean underwear, and I had just finished crying into a bowl of leftover tater tots like a sexy, ...

Hilarious misadventures. Christmas at Hill Top Inn, is a light-hearted tale that captures the spirit of Christmas and the warmth of a group of coach travellers unexpectedly thrown together in a snowstorm. The unexpected arrival of the guests leads to a series of comic situations, highlighting Molly and Dave's naivety at running a pub and the eccentricities of the guests. The situation is saved by the ever talented, Jack. A local handyman who lives in a caravan down in the valley, who comes to their rescue time and time again, becoming a good friend in the process. Unexpected twists and ...

¿Estás listo para soltar carcajadas sin control? "Riendo Sin Parar: Chistes Para Adultos" es el libro que necesitas para darle un toque de humor picante y atrevido a tu día. Repleto de chistes ingeniosos, situaciones cómicamente absurdas y ocurrencias que solo los adultos entenderán, este libro es perfecto para compartir con amigos… ¡o disfrutar en secreto cuando necesites una dosis de risas!

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The Truth About Lies (And Other Lies About Truth) By Anton Volney – Creator of “Permission to Be Powerful” “Everything I say is a lie. But believe me when I say this: I’m telling the truth.” What happens when you stop trying to make sense—and start telling the truth? This is not your typical self-help book. It’s a mind-bending, heart-opening meditation on contradiction, duality, and the beautiful mess of being human. In this short, punchy manifesto, Anton Volney—dancer, writer, Buddhist, and the voice behind the Permission to Be Powerful movement—invites you to hold two ...