Doc Blakely's Handbook of Wit and Pungent Humor

Houston, TX: Rich Publishing Co, 1983. Second Printing (Revised Edition). Hardcover. Very good/good. 228 pages. Promotional material laid in, including an item signed by his daughter Kim. DJ has some wear and soiling. Texas motivational speaker and humorist, Doc Blakely is an author, musician, rancher, and one of the most creative forces on the world platform scene. Audiences around the world appreciate his first-rate, clean humor, and timely anecdotes. He is also a talented musician, performing a two-man western musical show with his son, novelist Mike Blakely. A hit from Austin to Boston, "Doc Blakely and the Swing Riders" have received rave reviews throughout America. Doc Blakely is also an author of seven books including, Keep 'Em Laughing and The Handbook of Wit and Pungent Humor, regular weekly columnist of the syndicated humor column "Pokin' Fun." Doc Blakely has been wowing audiences for over 30 years. This book contains over 1,200 entries categorized by 92 subjects & cross-referenced to ease your search for that special pungent line or joke. In addition to the thousands of witty lines, a special feature--Rx for that ailing speech--gives you 81 specific tips on how to best use a story, what can go wrong, & how to prevent that from happening.