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Praise forDo You Talk Funny?

“David Nihill talks funny. He also writes funny. But his book isn’t just entertaining, it’s incredibly useful. It’s packed with effective and easy-to-implement tips that have helped me in my presentations.”

—AJ Jacobs, author of Drop Dead Healthy and The Year of Living Biblically

“Your next talk will be 10 times more entertaining if you read this book.”

—Charlie Hoehn, author of Play It Away: A Workaholic’s Cure for Anxiety

“This is a book you don’t just read, it’s a book you DO. Look, I’m such an expert in this field that I’m quoted in the book, and even I learned a tremendous amount reading it, so I’m gonna guess you will, too.”

—Bill Grundfest, Golden Globe Winner, three-time Emmy nominee, and founder of NYC’s Comedy Cellar

“It is one of those rare books that makes you think, laugh, and embrace your quirky self. In an inspiring and entertaining manner, Do You Talk Funny? teaches you how to find your inner storytelling mojo. A great read!”

—Michael Margolis, author, Believe Me and CEO of Get Storied

“I’ve given quite a few talks and this is the most helpful book I’ve found on becoming a better speaker. Plus, the book is really funny—I laughed out loud at least five times.”

—Justin Mares, coauthor of Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

“This book is practical, actionable, and most importantly, effective. Not only does David nail how to add funny to your talks, he also practices what he preaches in this very entertaining read. My two complaints are: 1) This book didn’t exist when I started as a speaker and 2) I didn’t write it.”

—Andrew Tarvin, author of Humor That Works, award-winning speaker, and NYC-based comedian

“From writing to performing to where to put your hands, David Nihill will help you become a more humorous storyteller. I have been lucky enough to have a beer with the guy—and can confirm that he really does talk funny.”

—Peter McGraw, University of Colorado professor, director of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL), coauthor of The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny

“This is a cracker of a book; I really enjoyed it. As a nervous public speaker I know if I can make the audience laugh, it makes everyone (especially me) feel a lot less awkward. In the past I’ve lucked into a few laughs, but already after reading this book, I’m making changes to my upcoming presentations that I know are going to get some laughs. It’s weird listening to comedy now. I can break down why each joke is funny. It’s a real eye-opener!”

—Dan Norris, author of The 7 Day Startup and Content Machine, cofounder of WPCurve.com

“Anyone who wants to influence and connect with audiences more effectively should scoop up Do You Talk Funny? immediately. David Nihill combines personal experience, expert research, and practical tips to create—regardless of his protestations to the contrary—a truly magical handbook for presenters.”

—Kat Koppett, author of Training to Imagine, TEDx speaker, and founder of Koppett + Company

“Read this book and you’ll enjoy presenting to people, they’ll enjoy listening to you, and crucially they’ll happily retain your message. A riveting read, a super story, and awesome advice.”

—Neal O’Gorman, CEO of Artomatix

“As someone who runs sales conferences, I know firsthand of the value humor brings to a presentation. I consider this book my blueprint and will do my best to make sure all of our speakers read it before getting on stage at our events.”

—Max Altschuler, author of Hacking Sales and CEO of Sales Hacker, Inc.

“David has written the owner’s manual for adding a much-needed comedic edge to any presentation or speaking gig. It’s a perfect balance of how to be funny ha-ha and funny like a clown without being shot in the foot. Some people are born funny; they are called comedians. The rest of us will have to try a bit harder and read this book.”

—Jason Miller, author of Welcome to the Funnel, keynote speaker, and senior content marketing manager at LinkedIn

“As someone who’s given many corporate presentations over the last 15 years, I wish I’d read this book sooner. David generously illustrates a simple formula for creating a connection with an audience using storytelling and honesty. And he does it all with his own brand of wit and humor. A compassionate teacher who practices what he preaches! If you don’t know where to start, start with Do You Talk Funny? You’ll build the tools to become a speaker who’s confident, memorable and, most importantly, funny.”

—Sarah Cooper, former Google design lead and creator of thecooperreview.com

“As a motivational speaker by circumstance, I have often found myself in situations where somehow the fear of a speaking engagement outweighed the stress of competition. (Truth be told, I wasn’t enjoying the challenge!) David Nihill’s book does a phenomenal job addressing that fear with some useful tools that I find myself even practicing in daily conversation. I highly recommend this book to those with a fear of public speaking and an interest in approaching it from a different angle. It’s a smart book that’s engaging, and it works!”

—Cristina Teuscher, Olympic gold and bronze medalist, former U.S. Olympic swim team captain

“In the ever-expanding TED-centric world of public speaking, this book should be compulsory reading for anyone aspiring to be a unique, memorable, and highly entertaining presenter.”

—David Howley, Partner at Hedgeserv Ltd.

“David has compiled a great resource for humor lovers and has interwoven lessons he learned from his own experience with what he gleaned from mentors. Glad your father showed you how to squeeze humor out of any situation; now you are helping others do the same!”

—Darren LaCroix, world champion speaker

“I’m a recovering boring person—thanks to the amazing, hilarious, magical, David Nihill. As a speaker, trainer, and human behavior hacker, I use his tips whether I am on stage or in casual conversation. He breaks down humor—a seemingly insurmountable and intimidating topic into easy to understand, practical tips. Stop being boring: Buy this Book!”

—Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral investigator, scienceofpeople.com

“We all have short attention spans these days. Increasingly to get noticed you need to be funny. The good news is you can learn how. The even better news is that David can guide you on this journey in an engaging, entertaining, and insightful way. So sit back, relax, and soon you’ll be talking funny, too!”

—Philip Madden, founding director of Kennoway Investments

“DYTF is a witty and clever take on how to apply the lessons of a business-savvy experimental stand-up comic into today’s world of droll and monotonous business presentations. David gives great, practical advice on how to structure any business talk to be as engaging as a five-minute set at the Comedy Cellar. Highly recommended for anyone that has to do corporate presentations for 2- to 5,000-plus-person audiences (and keep them awake and cheering you on).”

—Rob Kniaz, founding partner of Hoxton Ventures

“David’s rich life experiences shine through in this wildly entertaining guide to public speaking. Whether you’re reading it for fun or to stand out at your next business presentation, I promise you’ll be inspired.”

—Sami Aziz, producer on ABC’s Shark Tank, two-time Emmy award winner

“This book is great. I haven’t read it yet but David drew a picture when he was six years old of a penguin drinking beer in a Chinese restaurant and it was clear the potential for slight wisdom and misguided creativity were there.”

—Marita Nihill, David’s mother