This is me and comedian, author Barry Friedman, who presented at our club's workshop.  

Here's Barry and Gaines, after the show, trying to figure out their cell phones. This is usually what men do when I'm around and they don't want to answer all my questions. 

My friend, Gaines, who MC's at the comedy club. He's telling me a joke that is probably not funny. 

Business/Comedy Workshop

Here are some pics of a recent workshop that my speaking group put together with the talents of Barry Friedman, comedian, author, radio host and now, my friend.

It was a simple idea -- bring in somebody who knows humor and have him teach us how to use it effectively in business and other situations.

I had a blast. What I loved about the event was the way that Friedman could read the group and respond to the needs of the group and keep everything moving. I also loved the fact that in that room, at least three major religious groups were represented (christian, catholic, jewish..) and the comedians in the room outnumbered the pastors 2 to 1. There were insurance salesmen, advertisers, retirees, volunteers, real estate agents and students.

And we all laughed together. And I believe that when people from varied backgrounds can learn to laugh together, we can learn to do a lot more together, too.