Elements of Wit

Mastering the Art of Being Interesting

By: Benjamin Errett

Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt

Got wit? We've all been in that situation where we need to say something clever, but innocuous; smart enough to show some intelligence, without showing off; something funny, but not a joke. What we need in that moment is wit - that sparkling combination of charm, humor, confidence, and most of all, the right words at the right time. Elements of Wit is an engaging audiobook that brings together the greatest wits of our time, and previous ones from Oscar Wilde to Nora Ephron, Winston Churchill to Christopher Hitchens, Mae West to Louis CK, and many in between. With chapters covering the essential ingredients of wit, this primer sheds light on how anyone - introverts, extroverts, wallflowers, and bon vivants - can find the right zinger, quip, parry, or retort... or at least be a little bit more interesting.

©2014 Benjamin Errett (P)2014 Gildan Media LLC

Critic reviews

“ Elements of Wit promises to teach the wit-deprived hordes how to become modern-day Oscar Wildes and Dorothy Parker… An entertaining book..." ( The Wall Street Journal)

great ideas how to be more witty

Studies of famous witty people I enjoyed. were Mae West and Oscar Wilde. loved the funny jokes.

really not that great.....at all

Surprisingly witless for a book about wit. You'd think a book like this wouldn't be boring...it is

A very interesting guide, but...

I did like the audio version of this book, but I think a physical or ebook format would be easier to reference in the future, because I definitely will want to reference certain parts. This is a great springboard book, in that it suggests many other books that expand upon the concepts mentioned here. Overall, I'd definitely say this is a good read for beginning writers and the like.

Full of meaty information and historical references!

This book really exceeded my expectations. It explores the lost art of wit. And no-wit doesn't mean just being funny -it's more about how to have interesting things to say instantly, on the spot, not 10 minutes later when the moment has passed. It's the only book I have found that covers this topic so deeply. Loved it!!

A collection of admiration stories

Nothing to learn here. I didn't find it useful and would not recommend spending your time on this.