Humor & Entertainment

Wenn es ernst wird, bleib ich Komiker

Why Laughter Is My Best Medicine and How Humor Helped Me Overcome Illness and Crisis

by Kalle Pohl·June 22, 2026

18,00 €

Can also be ordered from any bookstore in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – online and in store. Published in German.

Book cover: Wenn es ernst wird, bleib ich Komiker
What it's about

About the book

["When life hits hard, he hits back with a smile.", "Moving. Gripping. Hilarious.", "Kalle Pohl has lived a lot – and survived even more. In „Wenn es ernst wird, bleib ich Komiker," the beloved entertainer speaks candidly and with disarming humor about his extraordinary life: a childhood marked by violence, his first performances in his dad's garage, a long and rocky road to the stage – and a devastating cancer diagnosis that changed everything.", "Yet through all the drama, he stays true to himself: he laughs.

And he makes others laugh. For nine years, he did just that for a million-strong audience on „7 Tage 7 Köpfe" – Europe's most successful comedy show – and left his mark on WDR radio cabaret alongside Germany's most celebrated comedians.", "\"I often thought I couldn't go on. But even more often I thought: now more than ever.\"", "With generous self-deprecation, Kalle Pohl takes his readers on a journey through the setbacks and shining moments of his life.

By turns deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny – but always utterly authentic.", "A book that touches the heart, inspires courage, and proves that humor really is the best medicine."]

Language
German
Pages
288 pages
Size (in cm)
14.8 x 21 cm
ISBN
9783989353237

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