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This is my VERY PG-rated PowerPoint from my presentation last week. I had 5 mins. and definite parameters to work within, so it\'s not completely what I would have chosen given free-reign. Still, I was able to cover the definition, history, terminology (as it relates to Public Speaking) and a few random facts.
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Most people who watch traditional thrillers prefer them to include car chases and cost no more than £10. Death is the least favorite aspect of crime films. Psychological thrillers are generally preferred over other types.
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Most people who watch traditional thrillers prefer them to include car chases and cost no more than £10 per viewing. Death is the least favorite aspect of crime films for most viewers. Psychological thrillers tend to be preferred over other types of thrillers.
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Most people who watch traditional thrillers prefer them to include car chases and cost no more than £10. Death is the least favorite aspect of crime films. Psychological thrillers are generally preferred over other types.
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- 1. Standup Comedy “Dad always thought laughter was the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died of tuberculosis.” ~Jack Handey
- 2. What is Comedy? Comedy is tragedy that happens to other people. ~Angela Carter Comedy is acting out optimism. ~Robin Williams Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious. ~Peter Ustinov
- 3. The History of Comedy So this Triceratops walks into a bar…
- 4. The History of Comedy The Ancient Greeks Shakespeare
- 5. The History of Comedy Bob Hope Lenny Bruce George Carlin
- 6. The History of Comedy Bill Hicks Richard Pryor Eddie Murphy
- 7. The History of Comedy Doug Stanhope Mitch Hedberg Zach Galifianakis
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