EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 27 MIN
Need to Write a Funny Speech Soon? We've Got You Covered
from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC
Everyone needs to give a speech at some point in their life, and every speech can benefit from some humor. But trying to write a funny speech is a dangerous game. Veteran comedy writers Carol Leifer ("Seinfeld," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Hacks") and Rick Mitchell ("The Ellen DeGeneres Show") have written a new book, How to Write a Funny Speech: for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place. They discuss the ins and outs of comedy in speeches, and how to strike the right balance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Veteran comedy writers Carol Leifer and Rick Mitchell discuss the ins and outs of comedy in speeches, and how to strike the right balance.
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