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Praise for
Do You Talk Funny?

David Nihill talks funny. He also writes funny. But his book isnt just entertaining, its incredibly useful. Its packed with effective and easy-to-implement tips that have helped me in my presentations.

AJ Jacobs, author of Drop Dead Healthy and The Year of Living Biblically

Your next talk will be 10 times more entertaining if you read this book.

Charlie Hoehn, author of Play It Away: A Workaholics Cure for Anxiety

This is a book you dont just read, its a book you DO. Look, Im such an expert in this field that Im quoted in the book, and even I learned a tremendous amount reading it, so Im gonna guess you will, too.

Bill Grundfest, Golden Globe Winner, three-time Emmy nominee, and founder of NYCs Comedy Cellar

It is one of those rare books that makes you think, laugh, and embrace your quirky self. In an inspiring and entertaining manner, Do You Talk Funny? teaches you how to find your inner storytelling mojo. A great read!

Michael Margolis, author, Believe Me and CEO of Get Storied

Ive given quite a few talks and this is the most helpful book Ive found on becoming a better speaker. Plus, the book is really funnyI laughed out loud at least five times.

Justin Mares, coauthor of Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

This book is practical, actionable, and most importantly, effective. Not only does David nail how to add funny to your talks, he also practices what he preaches in this very entertaining read. My two complaints are: 1) This book didnt exist when I started as a speaker and 2) I didnt write it.

Andrew Tarvin, author of Humor That Works, award-winning speaker, and NYC-based comedian

From writing to performing to where to put your hands, David Nihill will help you become a more humorous storyteller. I have been lucky enough to have a beer with the guyand can confirm that he really does talk funny.

Peter McGraw, University of Colorado professor, director of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL), coauthor of The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny

This is a cracker of a book; I really enjoyed it. As a nervous public speaker I know if I can make the audience laugh, it makes everyone (especially me) feel a lot less awkward. In the past Ive lucked into a few laughs, but already after reading this book, Im making changes to my upcoming presentations that I know are going to get some laughs. Its weird listening to comedy now. I can break down why each joke is funny. Its a real eye-opener!

Dan Norris, author of The 7 Day Startup and Content Machine, cofounder of WPCurve.com

Anyone who wants to influence and connect with audiences more effectively should scoop up Do You Talk Funny? immediately. David Nihill combines personal experience, expert research, and practical tips to createregardless of his protestations to the contrarya truly magical handbook for presenters.

Kat Koppett, author of Training to Imagine, TEDx speaker, and founder of Koppett + Company

Read this book and youll enjoy presenting to people, theyll enjoy listening to you, and crucially theyll happily retain your message. A riveting read, a super story, and awesome advice.

Neal OGorman, CEO of Artomatix

As someone who runs sales conferences, I know firsthand of the value humor brings to a presentation. I consider this book my blueprint and will do my best to make sure all of our speakers read it before getting on stage at our events.

Max Altschuler, author of Hacking Sales and CEO of Sales Hacker, Inc.

David has written the owners manual for adding a much-needed comedic edge to any presentation or speaking gig. Its a perfect balance of how to be funny ha-ha and funny like a clown without being shot in the foot. Some people are born funny; they are called comedians. The rest of us will have to try a bit harder and read this book.

Jason Miller, author of Welcome to the Funnel, keynote speaker, and senior content marketing manager at LinkedIn

As someone whos given many corporate presentations over the last 15 years, I wish Id read this book sooner. David generously illustrates a simple formula for creating a connection with an audience using storytelling and honesty. And he does it all with his own brand of wit and humor. A compassionate teacher who practices what he preaches! If you dont know where to start, start with Do You Talk Funny? Youll build the tools to become a speaker whos confident, memorable and, most importantly, funny.

Sarah Cooper, former Google design lead and creator of thecooperreview.com

As a motivational speaker by circumstance, I have often found myself in situations where somehow the fear of a speaking engagement outweighed the stress of competition. (Truth be told, I wasnt enjoying the challenge!) David Nihills book does a phenomenal job addressing that fear with some useful tools that I find myself even practicing in daily conversation. I highly recommend this book to those with a fear of public speaking and an interest in approaching it from a different angle. Its a smart book thats engaging, and it works!

Cristina Teuscher, Olympic gold and bronze medalist, former U.S. Olympic swim team captain

In the ever-expanding TED-centric world of public speaking, this book should be compulsory reading for anyone aspiring to be a unique, memorable, and highly entertaining presenter.

David Howley, Partner at Hedgeserv Ltd.

David has compiled a great resource for humor lovers and has interwoven lessons he learned from his own experience with what he gleaned from mentors. Glad your father showed you how to squeeze humor out of any situation; now you are helping others do the same!

Darren LaCroix, world champion speaker

Im a recovering boring personthanks to the amazing, hilarious, magical, David Nihill. As a speaker, trainer, and human behavior hacker, I use his tips whether I am on stage or in casual conversation. He breaks down humora seemingly insurmountable and intimidating topic into easy to understand, practical tips. Stop being boring: Buy this Book!

Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral investigator, scienceofpeople.com

We all have short attention spans these days. Increasingly to get noticed you need to be funny. The good news is you can learn how. The even better news is that David can guide you on this journey in an engaging, entertaining, and insightful way. So sit back, relax, and soon youll be talking funny, too!

Philip Madden, founding director of Kennoway Investments

DYTF is a witty and clever take on how to apply the lessons of a business-savvy experimental stand-up comic into todays world of droll and monotonous business presentations. David gives great, practical advice on how to structure any business talk to be as engaging as a five-minute set at the Comedy Cellar. Highly recommended for anyone that has to do corporate presentations for 2- to 5,000-plus-person audiences (and keep them awake and cheering you on).

Rob Kniaz, founding partner of Hoxton Ventures

Davids rich life experiences shine through in this wildly entertaining guide to public speaking. Whether youre reading it for fun or to stand out at your next business presentation, I promise youll be inspired.

Sami Aziz, producer on ABCs Shark Tank, two-time Emmy award winner

This book is great. I havent read it yet but David drew a picture when he was six years old of a penguin drinking beer in a Chinese restaurant and it was clear the potential for slight wisdom and misguided creativity were there.

Marita Nihill,