![]() ![]() Are you antagonistic to politicians in general, or specifically to Democrats? ![]() Nancy Pelosi, and I didn't see any emails denigrating Republicans in your collection. I see you're not a fan of President Obama or Rep. I think not thinking critically is a big reason we have such political divides in our country right now. I try and challenge him a little and make him think through all perspectives. He attends a Christian school and will often hear statements people make and simply copy-cat that opinion. I'm trying to teach my son to think critically about all aspects of a problem and then use Godly standards to take a position. I've always leaned right, I guess, being brought up in a conservative home by Bible-believing parents, but I've tried to not just go along with party lines simply because my voter card says Republican. Have your political views changed over time, or have you always been on the, um, right side? I think the bumper sticker quotes in the book are some of the best, like, "Obamacare: The Efficiency of the DMV, The Compassion of the IRS." Are there any sections of the book that strike you as particularly funny? ![]() " I like the irony of objecting to anyone electronically transmitting A COLLECTION OF EMAILS. One of my favorite funny lines is early in the book, where it says, "No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical. He's coming along, but I keep telling him there is a fine line between "funny" and "idiotic," and I've seen both sides plenty. I'm trying to help refine my 13-year-old son's comedic timing and use of sarcasm. Just pick your crowd and pick the moment. I think she liked the $20 bill I slipped inside though.ĭo you have advice for anyone else trying to be funny? Late into the game, another woman finally "mercy stole" the books, but she didn't seem all that happy. My wife got stuck with my two books and no one wanted to steal them. The funniest gag gift - which backfired on me - was at a recent Christmas party where the gifts are secret and can be stolen by each guest as they unwrap. My attempts at stand-up have been a little better received (laughter and applause) while emceeing church functions than at home (eye rolling or just plain ignoring me). What else do you do that's funny? Do you do any stand-up comedy at home or at your church? Gag gifts or pranks on family or friends?Īll of the above. Then I worked with the publishing company for about three months for the finished product. What was your process of compiling the book? How long did it take you to put it together and get it printed?īasically I filed the funniest emails and then, as soon as I had time, I would go back and edit and format them for the book, it took close to a year to compile them into a usable format. Having been a journalist, I always correct people when they say "I wrote a book" and say, "No, I published a book." I did have to do a lot of editing and writing of the headlines. Was there anything in the book you actually wrote? ", says you "wrote" this book, she's speaking euphemistically. When your co-worker, in her blurb on the back of "The Funniest Political Emails. I also had to select the material that was not copywritten, because I hate getting "cease and desist" letters in the mail almost as much as I hate getting bills. What were your criteria for selecting emails to include in the book?Īs a fine connoisseur of good humor, I felt I was able to spot the best.
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