Neil Simon Scenes: Scenes from the Works of America's Foremost Playwright Book

Much like Halpern's much more well known work "Truth In Comedy", this is a lesson in improv comedy that is kind of also a series of anecdotes about how great her theater is and all the celebrities she's met and coached.

While the depth and utility of the lessons is a little less because of this, her insights into improv and the kind of performer you need to be to make the stuff successful, it still rings true, even if it feels sort of abbreviated and rushed.

The photo album of Halpern hanging out with famous people, and the mini-biography of Del Close at the end didn't feel as ultimately useful, as it was too rushed to really be a strong biography, and it didn't seem to tie in with the improv tips that came earlier.

All in all a solid if somewhat forgettable book, but there is a certain charm with a book that is this short and breezy to read. Probably a worthwhile endeavor for any improv nerd, take of it what you will.