Ever hear of a “Jollytologist®”? Well meet the world’s one and only—Allen Klein. Through his books and his presentations, Klein shows people worldwide how to deal with everything from traffic jams to tragedies.

Klein got into this unusual line of work after his wife died of a rare liver disease at the age of 34. He saw how humor helped her, and those around her, cope. He also saw how humor helped him get through that loss. For over 30 years, he has taught the message of how to find humor in trying times.

Klein is the past-president of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor and a recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award.

he is also an award-winning speaker and best-selling author as well as the recipient of a Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award, and, a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association.

He is also a 2007 inductee into New York City's Hunter College Hall of Fame. And a TEDx presenter on the power of intention.

Klein's first book, The Healing Power of Humor, is now in a 40-plus printing and eleventh foreign language translation. It shows readers how to use humor to deal with everyday trials and tribulations.

His other books include You Can’t Ruin My Day, and, Embracing Life After Loss which incorporates the five steps of going from loss to laughter.

Years before becoming a “Jollytologist®”, Klein was nicknamed the “King of Whimsy” because he designed all the children shows at CBS television. Among those productions was one you probably remember—The Captain Kangaroo show.

Although no longer working in the light-hearted world of children, Klein still believes that adults need to take a lesson from them and lighten up. To that end, Klein is proud to share that a PBS documentary is currently being made about his life and his work. www.thejollyfilm.com/vip

He is also very honorred that comedian Jerry Lewis once said that Klein is “a noble and vital force watching over the human condition.”

E-mail: allen@allenklein.com Website: www.allenklein.com