The Speaker's Encyclopedia of Wit, Wisdom, and Humor
The Reference Book of Brief Wit, Wisdom, & Humor
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There are many books that are compilations of various types of illustrative material. However, they are usually confined to one type such as: proverbs, quotations, anecdotes, etc. As a consequence, anyone seeking illustrative support for a spoken or written presentation or for any other purpose must consult scattered references in order to locate usable material. The need has always been for a volume that would combine all types of illustrative material in a manner that would make them immediately accessible. In order to satisfy this need, the speaker's encyclopedia of wit, wisdom, and humor was devised. It serves a dual purpose.
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About the Book
The Speakers Encyclopedia of Wit, Wisdom, and Humor is intended to provide example, illustration and/or humor for anyone who speaks before groups, to writers and to individuals. Every entry has illustrative value and can support or help prove a point or idea. There are over 2,000 entries on 380 subjects arranged in alphabetical order for easy access. There is also a cross-reference index at the front section of the book to help locate material on a specific subject.
Another form of illustration of a special style is the stories for speakers. There are 24 stories that have humorous effect listed under the subject heading, "SPEAKERS SPECIAL SITUATION STORIES" There are speech openers, attention holders and closures in this grouping.
The user has the choice of the type and length of material to be used as they range from the brief proverb to the somewhat lengthy anecdote or humorous story. It is the first and only volume complete as such and would be a splendid addition to any reference shelf.
About the Author
The author spent many years in Washington DC writing light speeches for officials and people in public office. He specialized in speeches that required humor or verbal illustration to support or amplify the subject of discussion. It turned out that such illustration or short humor on any specific subject was difficult to find, or did not exist in the libraries or bookstores, so he had to create his own source of material. This encyclopedia is the result of fifteen years of collecting and editing selective illustrations of every type and size, from the brief proverb to the narrated anecdotes and humorous story.