5 Tight Minutes is a easy to follow how to guide covering joke writing, performing, and selling as well as the basics of formatting an act. It provides easy to follow exercises and is the only such book on the market that deals with how to overcome writer's block. In additon, there are many bonus features in the book such as dealing with hecklers. 55 of the best heckler put down lines are included. But wait, that's not all - there's also a recently added section with audience tested jokes from the author's own act. Anyone purchasing the book has permission to use any or all of the material in it. Last but not least, there are two delicious recipes for turkey alfredo and a chicken soup recipe you can sing Pinch me Martha - it doesn't get any better than this.