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QUOTES FROM FAMOUS COMEDIANS & WITS Politicians, Presidents and stars: Marilyn Monroe, Sam Goldwyn, Ronald Reagan

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If you can't think of anything funny, quote a famous person. Quote them long enough, and you'll get the hang of it. Mostly you reverse an idea. Alphabetically by surname A JOHN ADAMS, PRESIDENT, USA ”In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress.” JANE AUSTEN It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a fortune must be in want of a wife. B LUCILLE BALL You see much more of your children once they leave home. VICTOR BORGE (Danish Comedian.) Santa has the right idea. Visit people only once a year. CHARLOTTE BRONTE The only difference between me and a madman is that I am not mad. C JIMMY CARTER, US PRESIDENT My esteem in this country has gone up substantially. Now, when people wave at me, they use all their fingers. DALE CARNEGIE Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. Charlie Chaplin. Wikimedia. Photo author P D Jankens. C ...

How to look amusing - Clowns, drag, dress, hair, masks and more

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Clowns are classic comedy characters. Famous clowns include Grimaldi, In modern times, Danny La Rue. Along came pantomime characters in Xmas plays. Marilyn Monroe appeared with two characters in drag, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon,  in the movie, Some Like It Hot. Drag The classic way to be funny is for a man to dress up as a woman. You could also do the reverse. A woman with a fake moustache. Hats You could wear funny hats. A Xmas Santa hat in summer. Hair and Wigs A green wig. A red wig. A purple wig. More Subtle A bow tie in pink or red is not too outlandish but adds an air of light heartedness. Animals A cat or dog you are trying to control is bound to cause laughter if it decides to play with the microphone, hide your face, howl through your speech. Useful Websites https://www.a-speakers.com/speakers/brad-ashton-keynote-speaker/  Brad Ashton's books on comedy:  “How to Write Comedy”,  “The funny Thing about Writing Comedy”,...