Hi there, I'm veteran comedian Mike Lukas (NBC, Comedy Central, Second City, iO).
Laughter curbs stress and turns strangers into friends, and I believe anyone can learn to be funnier.

In my debut book FINDING YOUR FUNNY MUSCLE, I slow down laugh making and repackage it in a way that’s hilarious and easy to practice.

Using offbeat humor and an insider’s insight, I'll help you discover your own Comedy Lens. Then I'll teach you how to plug your ideas into the Humor Blueprint and flex them for laughs.

It’s the same game plan the pros use presented in a simple, funny way that anyone can learn.

Get ready to find and flex your own Funny Muscle – the laughs will (literally) do you good.

"Not only does this book have the blueprint for how to be funny, but Mike Lukas is also going to make you laugh out loud while reading it. Whether you are an aspiring stand up or a corporate VIP who regularly speaks in the workforce, this book lays it all out- step by step. My favorite part is the mistakes “unfunny" people make - it is hilarious & so true. So to all who have asked, “Can you really teach someone to be funny”? My answer is “MIKE LUKAS CAN”!!!!"
— Charna Halpern co-creator of iO with Del Close, Author of TRUTH IN COMEDY and ART BY COMMITTEE

"Mike Lukas is one of only three people with the comedic knowledge, experience, and insight to write such a book. The other two are dead."
— Dan Carlson, Chicago Comedy Festival Founder, Zanies Comedy Club GM, Comedian

“Is Mike Lukas funny? Yes, I can vouch for that, and I’ve hired and worked with some of the funniest people in the business (including him!). In “Finding Your Funny Muscle,” Mike translates what has worked for him on stages across the country over decades to give readers some deceptively simple techniques to hone their craft. In the words of Steve Martin, “Comedy isn’t pretty,” but Mike Lukas makes it easier to understand, craft and execute.”
— Kelly Leonard, The Second City (Exec. VP, President of Theatricals),
“Yes And” (co-author), “Getting to Yes, And” (host)

“We at the Humor Research Lab typically deal with the scientific side of understanding the complexities of comedy. So it was refreshingly fun to see veteran standup comedian Mike Lukas tackle the difficult topic of how to become funnier. His stories are hilarious, his insider insights are enlightening, and his application of the Benign Violation Theory would pass peer review. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to upgrade their humor game.”
— Peter McGraw, co-author of The Humor Code, Founder of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL)

“I've known the hilarious Mike Lukas for a long time, and I deeply resent him for not writing this great book years ago when I was starting out. When it comes to comedy, Lukas really knows what he's talking about. Just don't buy any books he writes about tragedy."
Brian Stack, Writers Guild Award Winning / Emmy Nominated writer for Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, actor, comedian

"As a young comic I was lucky enough to see Mike Lukas perform live in Chicago. Watching him on stage reminded me of watching old clips of Steve Martin--funny, silly, physical comedy--that would leave you doubled over with laughter. Being able to read how Mike breaks down his process is helpful for any comedian whether you're a grizzled veteran like me or someone who just wants to learn the art of being funny. Throughout the book Mike writes in a way that's both funny and easy to understand, all the while giving you concrete examples of what he's talking about. Get this book and throw out all your other books!"
— Tom Clark (comedian from Conan, Comedy Central, and I once opened for Mike Lukas)

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