Reading by Patricia Ryan Madson, Senior Lecturer with Drama Department at Stanford

In an irresistible invitation to lighten up, look around, and live an unscripted life, a master of the art of improvisation explains how to adopt the attitudes and techniques used by generations of musicians and actors. "Improv Widsom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up" shows how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges--whether it's dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life's never-ending surprises.