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This is the true story of two Bricklayers David and Scott, who met
at technical college in 1978, where they were both studying to
become bricklayers. They quickly became firm friends, and after
completing their apprenticeships worked together as a team and
eventually started a small construction company. Things were going
swimmingly for them both until the recession of the late 1980's
began to bite deep and the construction industry began to slowly
collapse around them. As jobs became increasingly scarce and harder
to find with wages dropping dramactically on a weekly basis, they
found the only way to beat the recession was to leave England and
their families to find work abroard in the vain hope of earning
enough money to be able to pay their mortgages and keep their homes
by what ever means it took to achive it. As they begin their
travels starting in Holland it goes to prove that not speaking the
language or understanding simple things like culture or even road
signs can lead to situations that quickly get out of hand and cause
no end of problems The two of them suddenly find that ignorance
quickly results in their small problems becoming extremely large
problems and as they expand their travels following the money
through Europe using Scotts VW Camper as their mode of transport,
they find that things can only go from bad to worse, a lot worse
Monologues by Gregory L. Hudson is a compilation of thirty-two
monologues from some of his most profound stage plays, films and
television pilots. The literary works that these monologues were
chosen from are socially relevant, provocative and reflects the
good and bad aspects of society. Each monologue is different from
the next and provides a unique challenge to actors of all levels.
The characters are as varied as the colors in a rainbow and can be
exceptionally witty like the homeless but optimistic character Lee
Willie in Vagabond Love; or outrageously funny and likeable
character Bojack in No Harm, No Foul; to the down right mean female
correction officer Hurt character who doesn't feel that women
garner respect in Bronx House; or the respected and deceptive
racist bank manager Mr. Wallis whose main objective is to maintain
the status quo of segregation in the deep south in A Piece Of My
Dream. Other fun characters includes, the slick, smooth talking
pastor in A Piece of My Dream (the Movie); the grimy lawyer Mr.
Crooks in The Plaintiff; the lovable homeless character Abigail in
Vagabond Love; the wacky, over the top judge who fancys himself as
the sheriff, mayor, judge and everything else in No Harm, No Foul,
to the zany, flaming gay choreographer in the T.V. pilot Buck Wild
and more. The monologues are different, rich in unique dialogue and
range from one to five minutes in length.
"Clutching an armload of baseball mitts and billiard balls, I ran
after my brood trying to pick up items that were blocking the
aisles. I added a pair of tennis shoes, several baseball caps, the
camping silverware and a handful of sweat bands to my cache.
Meanwhile, the wiffle balls bounced off my legs, and I shouted
formy "wrecking crew" to stop. Finally, they ran into a display and
I pounced on them. Unfortunately, I dropped most of my huge armload
but I had them.
Suddenly, I became aware of the spectacle we had created. All
around, there were people quietly staring at us. Everywhere I
looked, I saw devastation created by my children. Had the store
sustained a 7.5 earthquake, the damage could not have been worse. I
honestly didn't know what to do."
Author Joyce Jennison firmly believes that if enough time
passes, one will be able to see humor in what once was a very
tryingexperience. On that premise she has written a very amusing,
satirical account of her family's life adventures. Jump on board
and enjoy the wild ride through some of the Jennison's most
unbelievable and hysterical happenings.
WTF? THAT POOCH IS ON THE HOOCH! Dogs love a drink! When you're not
looking, your four-legged friend is busy knocking them back. This
book gathers the best photos of dogs getting buzzed off booze and
looking pawfully pitiful the morning after. And to add to your
amusement, these snaps of hedonistic and hazy hounds have been
paired with hilarious captions telling us what their barking is all
about. Raise a glass to these howl-raisers!
21 horror movies in 48 hours. Had anything comparable ever been
attempted? Would it be possible to absorb such a volume of madness
and stupidity? Could WE maintain our sanity after such a barrage of
bad taste? Out of these questions an experiment was born an
experiment that will forever by known as ShockDecember.
My book is dedicated to my mother and the different mother who help
shape me. It is a book about life experiences that we have gone
through. It also share in love and pain, it shows a relationship
between us a God. And the main plot is that just like the title
implies, Sunshine in the Rain, which just means that there will
always be happiness in the pain that we go thru.
Once again there's good news for those of us who rage at the evening news, shake our heads at Washington's business-as-usual, or watch as politicians carom helplessly between political crises and sex scandals: Dennis Miller is back with his third installment of hilarious observations, I Rant, Therefore I Am.
Dennis Miller first gained national acclaim as the wise-guy anchor of "Weekend Update" on "Saturday Night Live." When HBO premiered his weekly talk show in April 1994, both critics and fans enthusiastically agreed: "Dennis Miller Live" was the most refreshing talk show on television.
The accolades have continued to pour in. In September 1994, Dennis and his staff won an Emmy Award for writing and have been regularly nominated since. When he takes the stage, the audience demands, "The rants, the rants, the rants," and once again, Dennis Miller delivers the goods. Fans of his smart, quirky, irreverent style of humor are in for another treat-this set of rants is even funnier than the last two rounds.
Dennis Miller keeps on ranting in I Rant, Therefore I Am, and speaks his mind on topics like:
MODELS-"How ironic that the most exquisite-looking people in the world should end up choosing the profession that requires them to spend all day by the phone waiting for the most hideous people to call them."
COLLEGE-"I don't think you should have to pay back college loans unless you get a job in your field. Put some pressure on the school. If I can't pay my bills, I'm not paying yours."
CONSUMERS-"You know how to tell when you've got a shopping problem? When the lights in the department store momentarily dim after they slide your credit card through the thing."
FAITH-"I envy people who can just let go and totally commit. I, on the other hand, can't even hear the title of the show 'Touched by an Angel' without thinking that a professional baseball player is being sued for sexual harassment."
ASTRONAUTS-"Anybody who would strap themselves onto a giant deodorant spray can, set off a series of explosions under their ass until they've been blasted into the icy vacuum of deep space, and then step outside to take a walk must have more balls than a twenty-four-hour Tokyo driving range."
Things are way to serious these days time to relax and read (and
drink beer) Its not Political, Religous or even Politically
correct. Just plain funny, light hearted look at a lifetime of
rural America. I havent read two books in my life (from cover to
cover) nor do I get on the internet. (dont even know how) This book
is real stories from rural America, Author's Disclaimer: While you
may lose weight reading this book (by laughing your rear end off)
it is not a proven weight loss book.Thank you, Kevin---- This book
is defiantly full of it and I loved it. I am still laughing--- Neil
Hohenbrink(rep for Alliance product group)I have seen Kevin in
action, these stories are true and very funny even strange,
somewhat warped, little bazaar but well worth reading--- Rick
Riggs(hazardous material mover, Linde Corp. Murray Hill, NJ)Kevin
brings out great humor between city and rural life and I have seen
him on stage in his comedy act he is a country hick.--- Lynn
Oldham(A real rural American farmer, Rural USA)Don't forget to take
the Cheap Country Hick (C.C.H.) test at the end of the book (email
me the results)
The Problem With Being Perfect is a book of secrets. Most of these
secrets fall into one of the following two categories: 1. Things
I've done that make me look like an idiot which I'd rather not
share with family and friends but don't mind sharing with people
who don't know me and have no idea where I live. 2. Things my
friends and family have done that would make them look like idiots
which I can't mention in front of them because they do know where I
live. May I also emphasize that in no way, shape or form, do any of
the embarrassing stories I tell have anything to do with my wife.
Even though some of the stories may seem like they could only come
from my wife, and even if from time to time I actually refer to the
person as "my wife," I completely disavow any knowledge or any
belief that the person in question, is in fact, my wife. If, in
reading this book, you come across the words, "my wife," please
replace them with the words, "amazing human being." I see myself as
a humor writer who happens to be Asian-American. The secrets I
share are for everyone. I hope you enjoy our fun.
George Horace Lorimer's More Letters From A Self-Made Merchant To
His Son is a sequel to his widely popular Letters From A Self-Made
Merchant To His Son, and offers fourteen more hilarious letters
from Old Gorgon Graham, a prosperous pork-packer in Chicago, to his
son, Pierrepont, whom he 'affectionately' calls 'Piggy.'
In this collection of 21 essays, Michael Jenkins takes a humorously
philosophical approach to the everyday aspects of life. Whether
comparing himself to Rocky Balboa in order to pass an English class
or asking a one-thumbed woman how she cuts her steak, "Man-Child"
tells of the experiences and philosophies of an immature man
reluctantly searching for an identity in the adult world. These
experiences could be used as a lesson on what not to do in any
given situation, but only if you don't want a story to tell.
"Inundate the conscience" with Animal Crackers, a collection of
poems by innovative author Stacy Sofscole. An enticing piece of
work that paces you through the struggles and philosophical issues
of life, while also bashing corporate America with a dark humorous
undertone. This book can only cause you to view your existence
through a new lens and "Realize how small you are."
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