Joey Adams' Complete Encyclopedia of Laughter

Laughter has eased the tension of a troubled world since the days of court jesters to the time of the wandering minstrel, the burlesque bananas, and into the era of stand-up comedians. That's why Joey Adams wrote this book; humor is the one thing that has stood the test of time. This unique tome will give you the tools to sustain that humor in your life by explaining in detail how, when, and where to use these jokes for fun and profit.
Cross-referenced by every conceivable subject - from "Accidents," "Actors," and "Adolescents" to "Women's Lib," "Zsa Zsa," and "Zoo" - this is much more than just an enormous collection of jokes. The Complete Encyclopedia of Laughter will teach you not only the best jokes for different occasions, but also how to tell those jokes, how to adapt the humor to suit you, how to personalize the stories, and even how to save the joke if it seems to be dying. In other words, this portable gag file will get you ready for everything but failure.
Whether you are called on to "say a few words" at a party, desire to always know a joke for every occasion, or just enjoy the art of humor, this is the book for you. Thanks to the Complete Encyclopedia of Laughter, you will never again lack a hilarious joke, anecdote, gag, or one-liner.