Publisher's Synopsis
In a world awash in books on stand-up, comedian Bill Kilpatrick goes back to Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese militarist. Adapting Sun Tzu's Art of War to comedy, Bill Kilpatrick looks for insights comics can use to win their own battles onstage. Sun Tzu and the Art of Stand-Up is a reminder that some of the best advice is older than you think. Sun Tzu's timeless insights prove to be invaluable for comedians looking to rethink the art of stand-up.