"If Robin Williams and Dear Abby had a baby and hired Tony Robbins to raise it, you might get someone as bright, funny, insightful, and inspiring as Katie Goodman. But why bother, she's already here -- dispensing laugh-inducing and life-changing lessons. Punchlines have never been so practical. Life is one big ad-lib and Improvisation For The Spirit shows you how to bring the house down."
- Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post


"It may seem unbelievable, yet the theories and methods that Katie Goodman espouses in Improvisation for the Spirit will work, providing you with a sound, albeit amusing, base for the recreation of self. Katie is an improvisational actor ..."
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- CurledUp.com


"A long-time, nationally touring comedian and contributor to O, The Oprah Magazine, first-time author Goodman manages to slip an improv-inspired free-for-all format and a good dash of humor into the self-help genre, making a winning and creative volume that will help the shy, the fearful, and the controlling to loosen up and enjoy life. Goodman’s advice is helpful for ...issues, such as controlling self-doubt: “Our Inner Critic is trainable. Think Young Frankenstein singing ‘Puttin’ On the Ritz.’” Goodman’s quirky, thoughtful approach and breezy tone should give wound-up readers some new ways to relax, relate and think about their lives."
- Publisher's Weekly


“Katie Goodman is spontaneous, creative and fearless. She has to be: she’s an improv comedienne. Now in her new book, she tells how you too can be all these things. Her writing flows and then jumps with anecdotes and prescriptions for finding courage. Fun to read, hard to put down. The book is smart and wise, wise-cracky and hilarious.”
- Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes


“I've always wished I had instructions for applying the principles of improvisational comedy to living a fulfilling life. Now Katie Goodman has made my wish come true with this practical, fascinating, and funny guidebook. I've already begun applying hints from IMPROVISATION FOR THE SPIRIT, and I'm hoping that from now on, when people point and laugh at me, it will be for more appropriate reasons. A delightful read, filled with wonderful strategies. “
- Martha Beck, author of Steering By Starlight


"Bravo to Katie! She brings an amazing positivity to improv comedy. The bottom line: Katie is funny. She teaches you to live your life like an improv scene -- no fear and fully committed."
- Wayne Brady, improv comedian, Whose Line is it Anyway? and Don't Forget the Lyrics


“Improvisation for the Spirit is an engaging, joyful invitation to celebrate the present moment. Katie Goodman’s inspiring book offers practical, but powerful step-by-step transformational exercises from her creative improv workshops, to use listening, collaboration and creative lessons for self improvement and discovery. Goodman’s enthusiasm for life and improve is contagious and delightful, as she encourages playful participation in life right now!”
- Greg Mortenson, author of # 1 New York Times bestseller, Three Cups of Tea


“Aha! So that’s what TV news should be. Katie Goodman’s delicious roadmap to unleashing our inner Letterman will help you soar through the next interview, ace the next assignment, cement the next relationship. And you’ll be laughing all the way. I am gleefully transformed.”
- Lynn Sherr, ABC News


“Katie Goodman strikes gold…a must read for anyone looking to transform their life for the better.”
– Caroline Hirsch, Improv Comedy Pioneer, Owner, Carolines on Broadway


“Funny & fabulous!”
– Eve Ensler, creator of The Vagina Monologues


"You don't have to be a professional comic to fall in love with this book. Katie Goodman shows how the lessons of improv comedy can help anyone become more fearless and creative. If you feel that something is holding you back, that there is more to you than meets the eye, that the life you are meant to live is out there somewhere if only you could find it, then this book should go straight to the top of your reading list. When it comes to journeys of self-discovery, Goodman is the perfect companion - sharp, energetic and demanding, but also gentle, generous and wise. It helps that she's laugh-out-loud funny, too. By the end of the book, I felt ready to take on the world - with a smile on my face."
- Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slowness and Under Pressure


Many books promise to unleash your creativity. Katie Goodman's not only unleashes it, but then teaches it to walk on its hind legs, catch a Frisbee, and maybe even fall in love with a cat. Try it. You'll love it. It works.
- Gail Lerner, Emmy-nominated comedy writer (Will & Grace)


“Reading Katie is like giving your brain, and your spirit, a good floss. She has a great knack for zeroing in on bad habits, then giving you the tools to challenge them. Read Improvisation for the Spirit and get ready to shake things up!”
- Colin Campbell, Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker