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This compelling insider's view of what went wrong with the most meteoric career in comedy takes the reader deep into the world of 21st Century fame. The tantrums, drugs, lavish hotels, sexual exploits, booze, expensive cars, multiple suicide attempts, private jets, fans, celebrity worship, swanky homes, hanger-ons, tour disputes, jail time, court dates, gang hits, fat cigars, media persecution and betrayals are all chronicled. The career of Katt Williams, the most sought after, controversial comedian of his generation, is explored. In 2008 Katt solidified his lofty hype with a $50 million grossing comedy tour followed up by a well publicized meltdown, a brief stay in a mental facility and retirement. How could it all go so wrong so fast? What happened to the crown pimp of comedy? Why didn't anybody help him? Darryl Littleton, Williams former writer was there when it crumbled and picks up the pieces in "Pimp Down: The Rise & Fall of Katt Williams", which lays out step-by-step how Williams, the pimp, was undermined by his own trusted female camp, his industry and himself. In 2011 he came out of retirement to enter into Act II of his never boring career. "Pimp Down: The Rise & Fall of Katt Williams" shows us what destroyed Act I.

Ever wonder why funny people win? It's because we reward personalities who make us feel good. The guy gets the girl. The worker gets the promotion. The politician wins the race. Some say a sense of humor is a gift, but is it? There are many people who are born funny. Whatever they say always seems to get a laugh, but that doesn't mean they know how to hone this ability. So, the question is how funny do you have to be to be funny enough to reap the rewards of a being funny? Let's face it - all walks of life can benefit from getting laughs. - Sales People - Lawyers - Politicians - MCs - Telemarketers - Bail Bondsmen - Beauticians - Dentists - Office Managers - Authors / Speakers - Newscasters - Columnists - Bloggers - Clergymen - Motivational Speakers - Tattoo Artists - And of course comedians This handbook will teach anybody the tools to be funny. If you're a comedian the contents are indispensable. If you're amongst the multitude of other non-comedic professions this book is your secret weapon. Your sales will increase. Your congregation will be more attentive. Your employees will be more motivated and nobody will quite know why they like you more. I've been a professional comedian in a career that spans four decades. I've worked as a stand up, comedy actor, producer of comedy, voice-over artist, author of comedy books, promoter of comedy shows, writer for over 100 comedians, interviewer for comedy documentaries, columnist for comedy magazines and I sit on the advisory board of the Comedy Hall of Fame as a comedy historian. I've helped others feed their families and attain comfortable lifestyles through the art of laughter and I'm certain these pages will assist you.

BLACK REVENGE is a collection of true stories from well-known celebrities who were viewed as stereotypes and turned the tables on their would-be abusers to get the best of them. Featuring D.L. Hughley, Michael Colyar, Guy Torry, Roy Wood, Jr., George Wallace, Karlous Miller, Thea Vidale, Alonzo Bodden, Cocoa Brown, Nate Jackson, Paul "Smokey" Deese, Joey Wells, Don Reed, Eddie Bryant, May May Ali, Reginald "Bruh Man" Ballard, Shuckey Duckey, Angela Means, Mystro Clark, Buddy Lewis, Kevin "Damn Fool" Simpson, Ajai Sanders, Talent, Joe Recca, Lady Tuezdae, Willie Brown, Hope Flood, Bo P, Erika Edwards, Joe Blount, Jemmerio, Jay Reid, Brad Sanders, Ian Edwards, Andre Lavelle, Gerard Guillory, Angie Dallas Montgomery, Cortney Gee, Daniel Dugar, Anthony Demmer, Dr. Robert Keith Wyatt, Derrick Ellis, Daran Howard, Laura Hayes, Stevie Mack, Bruce Jingles, Curtis Arceneaux, All D. Freeman, D. d. Rainbow, Tony Spires, E, Raymond Brown, Brandon Jackson, Charles Patrick Gooch, Ken Spearman, & Tommy Chunn, these hilarious fables will have you laughing your tail off.

"HOW TO DO STAND-UP COMEDY: Preserving a Dying Art Form" is a comprehensive study of making people laugh. Written by Comedy Hall of Fame board member and Emmy nominated writer, Darryl Littleton this book covers such vital topics as Comedy Fundamentals, Joke Writing, Comedy Styles, Performance Techniques and Work Opportunities. Invaluable advice to guide any comedian onto the road of success is given by many of comedy's top legends: Don Rickles, Dave Attell, Robin Harris, Franklyn Ajaye, Robert Wuhl, Richard Lewis, Louie Anderson, Bernie Mac, Bea Arthur, Ed Asner, Katt Williams, Alan Zweibel, Dick Gregory, Mort Sahl, Paula Poundstone, Paul Rodriguez, Kaye Ballard, Reynaldo Rey, Sid Caesar, Rose Marie, Lewis Black, Jamie Foxx, David Brenner, Pat Cooper, Norman Lear, Lizz Winstead, George Wallace, Jimmy 'JJ' Walker, Carl Reiner, Norm Crosby, Phyllis Diller, Eddie Brill, Jeff Garlin, Bill Burr, Shelley Berman, Lucy Arnaz, George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Rodney Winfield, Steve Martin, Marlo Thomas, Larry Storch Jerry Lewis, Tommy Smothers, Sherwood Schwartz Lisa Lampanelli, Mario Cantone, Bill Hader, Jerry Seinfeld, Ricky Gervais, Budd Friedman, Jonathan Winters, Richard Belzer, Hannibal Buress, Joy Behar, Michael Williams, Sammy Shore, D. L. Hughley, David Wain, Gilbert Gottfried, Joan RiversJeff Ross, Professor Irwin Corey, Robert Townsend, Judy Gold, Wendy Liebman, Paul Mooney, Danny Aiello, John DeBellis, Norm MacDonald, Buddy Mantia, Colin Quinn