"Packs so much in such a slim book. Smart and deeply researched. Should be required reading for comedy types. Really terrific."
Jason Zinoman, comedy columnist The New York Times
"Extremely extensive and interesting history of stand-up comedy that trances the evolution of this art form since pre-vaudeville times."
NPR National Public Radio
"This book has it all. Absolutely riveting chronicle of stand-up's history. It's incredible how he tied the whole story together."
Patton Oswalt
"Wayne Federman knows more about the history of stand-up than anyone I've ever known."
Jesse David Fox, senior editor Vulture