An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.
Category: Public Speaking
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Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?
Some personal stories can make the jump to crowd-pleasing anecdote without a hitch. But taking a private joke to prime time has its risks.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Father, Autistic Like Me’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.