The United States of Laughter: One Comedian's Journey Through All 50 States

At the age of 31 Andrew Tarvin made the very practical decision to rid himself of most of his belongings leave his Midtown apartment in NYC and travel the country out of two carry-on bags. In 12 months he traveled 92358 miles did 215 events and spoke or performed in all 50 states (yes even Wyoming).Along the way he collected 50 stories from 50 states. Stories of adventure like fending off a bear in Alaska stories of deliciousness like eating a Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo Burrito in Montana and stories of people like meeting his newest fan in Pringle South Dakota population: 112.Through his journey he discovered that despite what we may see on the news or read on the internet there is one thing that unites all Americans: laughter. As he traveled around the country he found connection through comedy and realized we are all more alike than we are different no matter what state we call home.PRAISE FOR THE UNITED STATES OF LAUGHTERIn this amazing amusing book Andrew Tarvin goes looking for laughs in all the right places specifically every one of these now not so United States. But through his journey he shares how we are still a country bound together by people who can take a joke as well as make one including of course our comedic peripatetic author who does so from sea to shining sea and also in New Jersey. -Bob Mankoff Cartoon & Humor Editor at EsquireThe world beyond your hometown doorstep is often a hilarious and amazing place. This book will take you there. Read it laugh out load be inspired and get to know your hilarious guide Andrew Tarvin (now known in some states as Drupac) as he takes you on a journey to unite America in copious amounts of comedy and laughter. Youll be glad you did. -David Nihill Author of Do You Talk FunnyThese side-splitting stories capture the life of a traveler perfectly. From the moments that go so right to the experiences that go so very wrong The United States of Laughter is both ridiculous and insightful. And if youre like me it will have you laughing in your middle seat while on your flight from Prague to JFK. -Whitney Tressel fellow nomad and National Geographic Photography Trip Leader