Don't Wear Shorts on Stage...The Stand-up Guide to Comedy

“Don’t Wear Shorts on Stage…” is not only a complete guide to the previously unwritten rules of stand-up, but also a quick reference for the hundreds of questions that most comics don’t even think to ask. Durham points out mistakes most comics make before they even take the stage and continues his advice throughout the different levels of a comic’s career. His knowledge stems from over a decade of performing along with three years behind the scenes at one of America’s top clubs where he soaked up tips and anecdotes from some of the business’s biggest names like Dave Attell, Louie Anderson, and Greg Fitzsimmons. While most comedy books try to teach “funny,” this one shows you what to do with it. Whether you're a comic or just a fan of stand-up, this book gives you an inside look at the most misunderstood industry in entertainment.