Laff It Off!

by George Wallace, Dan Ewen

Some people say that the stress of the "real world" is what stops the laughter from coming. When you grow up there are bills to pay. You've got to work a nine-to-five. You've got relationship troubles. But come on people, you don't think a kid deals with stuff to? There's a bully on the playground, a math test the next day. Their teeth are falling out of their heads. Parents are yelling at 'em to eat their broccoli. Kids have their own problems, but they still find a way to laugh their pint-sized behinds off. So why can't the adults have some fun? Does it all have to be so darned serious? Why can't we find the laughter in our lives? I BELIEVE WE CAN.

Genres: Comedy

167 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2013

About the author

George Henry Wallace knew he wanted to be a comedian by the age of six, but knew he first needed an education. He attended college at the University of Akron, Ohio. Upon graduating with degrees in transportation and marketing, George entered the advertising work force. Still, George's dream of being a comedian had a strong hold on him. Within a week of leaving the advertising field, he began to perform stand up comedy and was offered a job writing for The Redd Foxx Show.

George won an American Comedy Award for "Best Stand Up Comedian" after being continually nominated four years in a row. George's television credits include HBO One Night Stand, Hallmark's movie Santa Jr. (2002), Seinfeld, and many others. George also appeared in numerous films including Comedian, The Wash, A Rage in Harlem, Punchline, Postcards from the Edge, Batmam Forever, and Ladykillers.

Las Vegas loves their resident comedic headliner, but even more so, George loves Las Vegas in return. In 2004, George appeared as the headlining star of his own show at The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas for a 30 day run. "Sin City" showed its admiration by extending George's contract indefinitely.

George's most recognized material is his "Yo Mama" and "I Be Thinkin" jokes, which encourage audience participation. Every show George selects a few people out of the crowd to go one on one in comical banter. George shows his gratitude to his audience by signing autographs and taking photos after every show.

Unlike any other comedy show in Las Vegas, George gives away a number of prizes every night including CD's, DVD's, diamond necklaces, dinners at prestigious restaurants, tropical cruises and even a new car. One of Wallace ongoing jokes is he plans on calling past audience members in the middle of the night...To let them know they haven't won the car. You never know what will happen at the George Wallace Show. You could end upon George's radio show Bits on the Strip if you're caught by the George Wallace Street Team. Wallace is an evolving comedian, which is why your will never see the same show twice—he's always thinkin.

Reviews

[Martin Cuevas · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you grew up or were just around in the 70’s and 80’s, there is much to be enjoyed in Laff it Off!

Honestly, no matter who or how old you are, there is some funny ass stuff in here. George Wallace has been, and will never be less than a legend of the stand-up and comedy world and so forth and what have you.

[Christopher Vassar · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is an amazing, and funny comedic master piece

[Rima · Rating 4 out of 5]

You will laugh

I have seen him in concert many years ago. Thought he was hilarious. I enjoyed the book but I wanted to learn more about him.

[Leenda dela Luna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. Amusing but not dramatically so. Very light read. Some very non-PC jokes, which he justifies by pointing out that they're JOKES... but it would be nice to see humor that doesn't resort to ethnic stereotypes.

[Selena Haskins · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think George Wallace is a funny guy, but I think his jokes are funnier on stage than it was in this book. I felt the book was overly preachy. I know when comedians tell jokes that there is always a little truth in it, but George's jokes get lost in his own philosophies about things in life.

[Christopher Pratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast, fun, solid advice. Great gift to give someone struggling or anyone starting out in life.

[Lisa Tortorello · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love when a book makes you laugh out loud!

[Jake Scherzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plowed through this last night at a coffeeshop. Pretty solid read, much more interesting than I expected. Lotta pictures though, henceforth why it only took me like 15 minutes to blaze through it.