Anyone can learn to be funnier. You make someone laugh, and that connection can be life changing. A confident sense of humor can turn a crush into a lover, a networking event into a job, or a class clown into a pro. That's because people love to laugh, and when you can give that to them, you've got their undivided attention. Gain the confidence to be that kind of funny by using the proven game plan in Finding Your Funny Muscle.

This comprehensive and funny guide written by veteran comedian Mike Lukas (Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio) will get you laughing and teach you step-by-step how to write and deliver an original joke using a proven blueprint you can easily practice.

It's why Peter McGraw, coauthor of The Humor Code, calls this book "a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game."  

Amazon reviewers have called Finding Your Funny Muscle "the new comedy bible" and "hilarious and insightful" and "the perfect blend of How-To and Comedy".

Learn the same humor strategies used by seasoned comediansSee exactly how pro comics transform mundane topics into fresh comedy takesUnlock a new pathway for your humor to make the people in your world laugh

Step-by-step instructions on how to discover your Comedy LensAn easy-to-follow breakdown of how to use the Humor BlueprintA catalog of 36 Humor Heightening Devices, same as the pros useLoads of examples of pro comics using this same game planInsider tips and stories from Mike Lukas, a 24-year veteran comedian and improviser

"Lukas's stories are hilarious, his insider insights are enlightening, and his application of the Benign Violation Theory would pass peer review. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game."

"Not only does this book have the blueprint for how to be funny, but Mike Lukas is also going to make you laugh out loud while reading it. Whether you are an aspiring stand up or a corporate VIP who regularly speaks in the workforce, this book lays it all out- step by step. My favorite part is the mistakes "unfunny" people make - it is hilarious and so true. So to all who have asked, "Can you really teach someone to be funny"? My answer is "MIKE LUKAS CAN"!!!!"

"In "Finding Your Funny Muscle," Mike translates what has worked for him on stages across the country over decades to give readers some deceptively simple techniques to hone their craft. In the words of Steve Martin, "Comedy isn't pretty," but Mike Lukas makes it easier to understand, craft and execute."

"I've known the hilarious Mike Lukas for a long time, and I deeply resent him for not writing this great book years ago when I was starting out. When it comes to comedy, Lukas really knows what he's talking about. Just don't buy any books he writes about tragedy."