Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble
by Judy Gold
Judy Gold explores the pressures placed on comedians and the wider implications when people are told what they can say. Provocative and timely in its subject, this book considers the relationship between comedy, free expression, and the possibility that threats to comedians may affect everyone.
About This Book
Judy Gold addresses the pressures facing comedians when controversial speech draws criticism, consequences, or attempts at suppression.
The book considers why comedy matters beyond entertainment and what may be at stake when comedians are told what they can or cannot say.
With a focus on comedians and the wider public, it raises questions about expression, boundaries, and the consequences of challenging speech.
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