You’ve written the jokes. Now let’s talk about what the hell to do with them. In Flexing Your Funny Muscle , veteran comedian Mike Lukas (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City) shows you how to deliver laughs like a pro —on stage, at work, in conversations, or anywhere there’s tension begging to be broken. This is Book Three of the Funny Muscle series, and it’s all about execution. You’ll learn: How to discover your unique Comedy Delivery Style - What separates killer emcees from awkward time-fillers - The right (and wrong) ways to handle hecklers and haters - The secret to making cold crowds laugh (without begging) - When to flex, when to stay silent, and how to save a joke mid-flop - How to use act-outs, frog-banks, and performance tricks that get real laughs - How to add comedy to your talks, writing, or post-apocalyptic TED Talk Plus: Get the truth about comedy “rules,” how to get booked, what pro comics do that amateurs don’t, and why bombing isn’t failure—it’s data. This isn’t theory. This is the field guide. Ready to flex that Funny Muscle where it counts? _______________________ “Lukas really knows what he's talking about.” - Brian Stack, Writers Guild Award Winning / Emmy Nominated writer for Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor, comedian. "Mike Lukas is a brilliant, hyper-observant comic.” - Rich Talarico, writer/producer Key & Peele, MADtv, SNL, The Tonight Show, Second City. 🎤 What Readers of Flexing Your Funny Muscle Are Saying: “Comedy coach will help new comics find success sooner.” “Lukas has the chance to be one of the most influential humorists since Mark Twain.” —Thru-Hiker, Amazon Reviewer “Stunning conclusion to the Funny Muscle trilogy.” “Solid gold. A handful of how-to books on stand-up are actually worth reading—this is one of them.” —Weston, Amazon Reviewer “Great finish to the series!” “An excellent closer to these life-changing books. I’m waiting on the audiobook!” —Chocolate Danny, Amazon Reviewer “Helpful for getting laughs.” “I’m a comedian and this book has helped me get better.” —Sadie, Amazon Reviewer “Great book that really finishes this series perfectly.” “All of Mike’s books are written for you to understand and implement easily into your comedy.” —Bryan McKenna, Amazon Reviewer