With over 100,000 copies sold worldwide, Judy's book has become the definitive book on stand-up comedy. This book gives you the same hands-on, step-by-step instruction she's taught to thousands of students in her comedy workshops. She shows you how to do it all: create an act, perform it, make money with it and realize your dream. Whether you're just starting out or you've been standing up for so long that you're jokes are really tired, this book can show you: * how to turn your problems into punchlines * how to create premises * how to get paying gigs * Advice from Jerry Seinfeld, Paula Poundstone, Larry Miller and more..