| International Standard Book Number |
9780385550697 (ebook)
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| International Standard Book Number |
9780385550680 (hardcover)
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| International Standard Book Number |
0385550685 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Duffy, Chris (Comedian), author.
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| Title Statement |
Humor me : how laughing more can make you present, creative, connected, and happy / Chris Duffy.
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| Edition Statement |
First Doubleday hardcover edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York, NY : Doubleday, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
x, 258 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-248) and index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction: The Funniest Person I've Ever Met -- The First Pillar: Being Present -- The Second Pillar: Laughing at Yourself -- The Third Pillar: Taking Social Risks -- The Math of Comedy -- Becoming Magnetic -- Inside Jokes with Abe Lincoln -- The Second Best Medicine -- More Exciting Than "Eureka!" -- Punching Up -- Laughing and Crying -- The Only Thing Worse Than No Sense of Humor -- Conclusion: The Second Funniest Person I've Ever Met.
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| Summary, Etc. |
Chris Duffy, a comedy writer and podcast host, examines the role of humor in personal well-being, creativity, and social connection. Drawing on personal experiences, including his time as a schoolteacher, as well as observations from comedy, psychology, and the social sciences, Duffy explores how humor can be developed as a skill rather than treated as an innate trait. The book combines autobiographical anecdotes with practical guidance on recognizing humor in everyday situations, taking social risks to foster connection, and using comedic principles to navigate challenges. It presents humor as a tool for resilience, communication, and self-reflection in contemporary life.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Creative ability.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Wit and humor.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Well-being.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Happiness.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Laughter Social aspects.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Humor Psychological aspects
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Self-help publications.
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