Biography Humor

These short stories are part of a series, each one creating a delightful mix of "true story, tall story, half-truth, and yarn" written and narrated by the author Tony Powell. Monologued windows into the funnier sides of life—from the comic to the sheer ridiculous—a tongue-in-cheek peep at life’s idiosyncrasies through the eyes of someone who’s now seen it all.

In 1914 collisions between motor cars and horse-drawn carriages are an everyday occurrence on the streets of Paterson, New Jersey. But when an out-of-control driver smashes into a buggy driven by Constance, Norma, and Fleurette Kopp, their lives change forever. Constance, the oldest, demands payment for the damages but quickly realizes that she is dealing with a madman.

New York Times bestselling author Ali Wentworth offers her hilarious and unique advice on surviving the absurdity of modern life in her third collection of laugh-out-loud comic vignettes. Ali Wentworth’s first two books, Ali in Wonderland and Happily Ali After, were lauded by readers, critics...

Based on the wildly popular Instagram account @CrazyJewishMom, Kate Siegel's essay collection about life with the woman who redefined the term "helicopter mom." There is nothing more wonderful than a mother’s love. There is also nothing more annoying. Who else can proudly insist that...

Dieses ist die schonungslose Lebensbeichte eines Mannes, der seine Untaten immer mit chirurgischer Präzision beging und sich in infamer Weise als Objekt der Begierde inszenierte. Ausgelöst durch sein Faible für schnelle Sportwagen verwirrte er die Damenwelt, brachte betuchte Witwen um ihr gesamtes Erbe, und auch junge Dinger waren vor ihm nie sicher...

The star of Bravo’s new comedy Odd Mom Out and author of The Ex Mrs. Hedgefund and Wolves in Chic Clothing firmly believes in Woody Allen’s magical math equation: Comedy = Tragedy + Time. Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut is a delightful collection of essays and observations based on Jill...

After 26 years starring as nurse Lillian Raines on the hit soap opera Guiding Light, Tina Sloan knows a thing or two about surviving the pitfalls of growing older in front of the world. From depleted storylines, to transitioning from sizzling screen diva to a mature grandmother, Changing Shoes shows that even TV grandmothers can have style and flair.

In Five Minutes to Kill, actor and comedian Fred Stoller tells the story of the Young Comedians Special in 1989. He and five other talented, then-unknown comics took the stage with the hopes that their five-minute sets would propel them to fame and fortune. Some, like David Spade and Rob Schneider, hit it big; others didn’t. By turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Five Minutes to Kill is the bittersweet story of what happened to six of America’s funniest people after their first big breaks.

For the hundreds of thousands of followers of the Bangor, Maine Police Department on social media, the "Got Warrants?" feature brings a regular dose of levity. Pulled straight from daily reports, these short interludes provide a welcome spin on the standard police log. Collected here is a fresh batch of all-true police-related hijinks. Poking fun at human nature and turning ne'er-do-wells into sages of silliness, Got Warrants? reminds us all to step back, take a deep breath, and try not to take things so seriously.

My Warped Italian Catholic Childhood is a comedic throwback to the '50s era. Little Rosemarie is a misplaced ward of the times. Her attempt to adapt to the traditions of her culture, coupled with the dogma of the Catholic church, is overwhelming. Because the tale is narrated through the eyes of an innocent child; her recollections are even funnier and engaging. Little Rosemarie trudges through her daily life questioning her puzzling existence. Guilt, sin, the devil, the lack of sex education, and the unmerciful instruction of The Sisters Of Mercy befuddle the sprite.

Mothers, immigration, marriage, parenthood, sports, political correctness, and our general attitudes toward each other - all are equally worthy of Dennis Miller's close inspection and ridicule. What's really going on in this country? Ask Dennis Miller. Or don't ask. He'll tell you anyway.

Ever wonder what goes on in the life of a factory worker? After 18 years of working in a field that I had no intention of toiling in, I have decided it is time to share my experiences with others. I am coming to the table to share tales that are too rich to be simply forgotten. If you are looking to be impressed with superb plots and subplots, you won't find it here. I'm simply telling stories that are conjured up from my years of experience wearing a blue collar.

A humorous collection of experiences and observations such as—not being as young as before, in-laws, guys in the bathroom, kids, friends, morning breath, and more. Drawing upon my own life events, I take a poke at life to make you think about it and why it is so damn important. It will make you smile, think, and laugh. Call it a commentary on subjects or how I put it...My 2 Cents.

This new edition of Well… There You Go Again! The Humor That Shaped America captures nearly every quip, joke and anecdote told by Ronald Reagan during his presidency. It’s a virtual clinic on how to use humor as a persuasion tool. It’s also very funny. Even Democrats will laugh. From quips about taxing and spending to jokes about economists, bureaucracy and government regulation, the collection is as pertinent today as ever. Humor has become a lost art in politics. People should learn to disagree without personal attacks and hostility.

From author Tim Woodburn comes a very personal book that includes 50 outrageous, ridiculous, and true short stories designed to flip any bad mood into a good mood.

In questo audiolibro, Stefano Antonucci, attore comico versatile e grande caratterista, racconta in prima persona 40 anni di carriera tra cinema, televisione, teatro e musica con la sua inconfondibile voce diventata popolarissima. Dal cinema, in diversi film della saga "Fantozzi" insieme a Paolo Villaggio, con personaggi diventati veri e propri cult della comicità, alla tv, nel mitico programma "Indietro Tutta" con Renzo Arbore, alla radio con Enrico Vaime e centinaia di ruoli da grande caratterista anche a teatro.

“This book undid me in all the best ways. Everything is an Emergency is a brilliant, honest, necessary book that exposes the intricacies of the human brain while showing us the way creativity and friendship can anchor us. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered if they see the...

For news junkies and fans of the bizarre-but-true, here is an outrageous collection of all-real, all-weird news stories culled from the nation's mainstream newspapers!...

Las caídas, errores, fracasos y sacadas de chucha son parte de la vida, pero también los aciertos, las veces que nos levantamos y lo que aprendemos. Carmen Castillo sabe mejor que nadie lo que significa superar la adversidad y conoce la fuerza que puede tener una frase. Con el humor y la franqueza que la caracterizan, en este audiolibro realiza una radiografía de su vida, desde sus momentos más bajos hasta sus mayores (y a veces inesperados) logros. Empápate de los diez mandamientos del shine, donde Carmen explica cómo ve y vive la vida.

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