Gene Perret discusses his book, “How to Write and Sell Your Sense of Humor.” He begins by talking about how he writes jokes for comedians Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller. He began writing jokes when he sent Phyllis Diller some lines, and she decided to hire him. He includes charts in the book and shows the best way to set up a joke. Perret’s advice to people is to send out jokes to famous comedians and don’t get discouraged. He describes his own comedy career and how humor can relieve stress. He ends the interview by discussing how comedy writing is a well-playing job, especially in the television and sitcom business.
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