And Here's the Kicker: 21 Top Comedy Writers on Boosting Your Craft to the Highest Level

Interviews with David Sedaris, Dave Barry, Jack Handey, Bob Odenkirk, and other humor-writing pros: 'Sure to captivate anyone who loves a good comedy.' --Publishers Weekly (starred review) If you aspire to write sitcoms, standup, screenplays, or satirical essays--or are just a connoisseur of comedy--you should learn from the professionals. With interviews from twenty-one top humor writers whose credits include everything from Marx Brothers movies to Borat and The Office, readers will score not only professional advice but personal details about their processes, influences, and experiences in the industry--and, of course, more than a few amusing stories. Discover what Paul Feig thinks would have happened to Freaks and Geeks if the show had had another season; what the writers' room at SNL is really like; how the Onion editorial staff dealt with the aftermath of 9/11; and much, much more. These humor writers are among the best in the business, ranging from veterans to newcomers, and