Ep. 204 The Big Secret to Being Funny

“But I wasn’t born funny!” may be a common exclamation, so what’s the SECRET to being funny? For answers, Darren and Mark turn to television producer and comedy writer Chris McGuire has worked with celebrity talent like Justin Bieber, Martha Stewart, Arsenio Hall and Snoop Dog. Lessons from his experience behind the scenes and on the stage will help you to be unforgettable. SNIPPETS: • Confront your discomfort   • Pay attention to the news of the day   • Use your experience and your interests   • Filter out the raw material and choose the best bits   • Write 20 jokes to get 2 good ones   • Keep a notebook and write 3 ideas a day; that’s 90 a month, 1,000 a year   • Authenticity is key   • Be willing to bomb   • Don’t give up too soon and get up after a bad experience; move on   • Tap into common experiences with your audience

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Attention experienced corporate presenters, public speakers, professional speakers and pastors. Do you want to deliver a good, a great or an unforgettable presentation? Get insights from behind the scenes on some of the most unforgettable presentations ever delivered. √ What's the story behind the presentation? √ Where did the idea come from? √ How did they prepare it? √ How did they execute it? Join World Champions of Public Speaking, Mark Brown & Darren LaCroix. They have been world-class speaking coaches for over a decade and have trained presenters in over 14 countries. You'll love their chemistry and wisdom. What will you hear? Some episodes will be rock-solid content, some episodes will be interviews with presenters who delivered an unforgettable presentation.