The art of writing, performing, learning through trial and error excites me every day. There is one form of comedy that I have not examined at great length until now - the single person performance. I was...

Comedians signing books this month are Richard Belzer, Demetri Martin, Carol Burnett and Sherri Shepherd.

Stand-up comic TV appearances include Don Rickles, Anthony Jeselnik, Chris Hardwick, Gary Gulman, Jeff Ross, Mario Cantone, Earthquake, Kathleen Madigan and Emily Heller.

I am not an urban act - I am a black comedian. Years ago when I began in standup, I was encouraged to adhere to a certain decree: write funny material and stay away from racial humor....

When comedians are performing onstage, most will allow themselves to become vulnerable in order to win acceptance from the audience.