Length53m
About this audiobook
Laughter Is a Serious Thing is a deeply human, story driven audiobook about the inner life of a great comedian and the long, quiet work behind making people laugh. Rather than focusing on fame or punchlines, the book explores observation, failure, vulnerability, restraint, and the responsibility that comes with being understood. Through nuanced storytelling and concrete moments, it shows how comedy evolves from survival to craft to truth telling, and how laughter becomes a way of listening rather than hiding. This audiobook speaks to anyone curious about creativity, identity, and the discipline it takes to stay honest in a world that rewards noise over meaning.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Other
Length53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 4, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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