How many times have you read one of our blog posts and said, “OH, BOY! I would really eviscerate these fuckers in the comments… except… except… GODDAMMIT, I’M NOT FUNNY!” Well take it from me, “funny” is a science and a craft, and if you want to learn more about it, here’s a great opportunity sent over from my pal (and also extremely funny lady) Courtenay Hameister from Live Wire. Cue the press release!

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LIZZ WINSTEAD MASTER CLASS: CRAFTING A JOKE AND USING POLITICAL SATIRE TO BE HEARD

As co-creator and head writer for The Daily Show, Lizz Winstead changed the landscape of political satire in this country forever. In this three-hour workshop hosted by Live Wire Radio, Lizz will lead you through her writing process, teach you how to craft a joke and talk about how to respond to current events with razor-sharp wit.

ABOUT LIZZ:
As co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show and Air America Radio co-founder, Lizz Winstead is one of the top political satirists in America. As a performer, Lizz brought her political wit to The Daily Show as a correspondent and later to the radio waves co-hosting Unfiltered, Air America Radio’s mid-morning show, where she brought on board Hip Hop legend, Chuck D and political big brain Rachel Maddow.

DETAILS:
Lizz Winstead Humor Writing Master Class
Sunday, September 12, 2010
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Curious Comedy Theater – 5225 NE MLK Blvd.
Tickets are $45

This sounds awesome, and you should totes tell any and all of your comedy writing pals. Need more info? Hit it! Oh! And also hit this, too!

Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.)

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