the whole essence of this book is about laughter and how to make people laugh. for those who aspire to be a standup comedian it is all here. the way to form your jokes to get the audience in the mood and then to continue with lokger tales when your audience is more receptive. it concludes with a variety of ways to find venues in which to perform. if you don't want to do that then simply have a good laugh at the jokes in here and use them in social gatherings. the author has had years of experience in radio broadcasting not only in the production teams of some of the funniest broadcast shows but also as a presenter and commentator. even in his later years he can still keep an audience in fits with both his selection of jokes and the way he tells 'em. An ideal christmas or birthday present.