Convention Comedian: Stories and Wisdom From Two Decades of Chicken Dinners and Comedy Clubs
By Jan McInnis
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What's it like to be a full-time comedian? You can find out in these pages. Jan has spent more than two decades as a professional comedian, touring throughout the United States, and making people laugh in all sorts of venues from traditional comedy clubs to unique convention stages. And no, it isn't all smooth sailing! She's had to contend with weird room set ups such as the floor spinning her around 360 degrees and tough bar gigs where the owner didn't want her to do "thinkin' jokes." All of these experiences have given Jan some valuable insights into dealing with people that will resonate with you regardless of what profession you're in. She shares this wisdom along with her stories to give you a peek inside her unusual and fascinating profession.
Jan McInnis
Hi there. . .I am a comedian, comedy writer and keynote speaker who specializes in comedy shows and humor keynotes for corporate and association events. I have been doing this over 20 years. Not only do I write and perform all around the country, but I am an established comedy writer who has sold material to just about everyone on the planet - from Jay Lenos Tonight Show monologue to greeting cards, syndicated cartoon strips, millions of radio stations and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (my parents are proud!). As such, I have written 2 books. . one on how ANYONE can write humor - called Finding the Funny Fast and the other one on being a comedian Convention Comedian.
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