As a speaker and storyteller, getting a laugh is pretty important. It's not enough to get lucky with an ad-lib, you need to know how to get a laugh on demand. That requires an understanding of the dynamics of comedy. In this episode, you'll discover the three elements that are necessary to get predictable laughs.

After listening to this episode, go to You Tube and search for the videos listed below. Study them. They are a master class in comedy.

Bill Cosby – Noah's Ark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bputeFGXEjA

Rowen Atkinson – The Devil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGxG7QmPQ44

Robin Williams on Fatherhood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykq8IkiCgFw

Steven Wright – Deadpan and One-Liners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiGag5emLJg

Tim Gard – 8 Minutes of Fun - htps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KMqILkRXdQ

Jeannie Robertson – Don't Send a Man to the Grocery Store - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YFRUSTiFUs