A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podium : The Speaker's Complete Guide to More Than 2,000 Great Jokes, Anecdotes, and Stories

"[Prochnow] . . . wrote the book on public speaking."

The Chicago Rotary Club

"A wonderful collection! This is must reading for all who give speeches."

James W. Robinson, author of Better Speeches in 10 Simple Steps

"A veritable treasure chest all in one volume."

American Banker

Add sparkle to your speeches and introductions. Enliven your conversations with humor and memorable facts so that important ideas will not be forgotten.

With more than 2,000 epigrams, literary quotations, anecdotes from biographies, humorous stories, inspiring illustrations, and interesting facts, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podium is the essential reference you need to present your ideas colorfully and effectively. Inside you'll find:

500 humorous stories
500 epigrams and quips
160 unusual quotations from world leaders through the ages
292 humorous definitions
100 stories and comments from unusual lives
190 statements on important subjects by great thinkers
209 wise and witty proverbs
and so much more!

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Podium is great for any occasion and makes for enjoyable browsing too!


From the Trade Paperback edition.