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Punchlines and Plot Twists: Tales from My Comedy Journey

What’s it really like to make a career out of making people laugh? "Punchlines and Plot Twists" shares the unexpected and funny moments of a comedian’s life—both on and off the stage. This is a backstage pass to the moments that shape a career in comedy.

Newsletter · By Jan McInnis · Official site

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Sep 29, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Helpful Useless Information (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    The Sandy Rules! (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 8, 2026

    When You Could Really Play at the Playground (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 1, 2026

    Lights, Camera... What Went Wrong? (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Critical tone

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  5. Issue · Aug 25, 2026

    Some of the Strangest Tours (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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