Tim Sample is coming to the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Friday, May 15 for a rousing morning performance from 10 a.m. to noon. If he can't wake you up then nothing can. Tim Sample is a Maine native (went to high school in Boothbay Harbor) whose unique New England style of humor has gained him a national following.

When introducing Sample on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Charles Gibson referred to him as: “The man who wrote the book-literally, on Maine humor.”

Legendary newsman Charles Kuralt has called Sample “Maine’s Humorist Laureate.”

In addition to TV, radio and a dozen popular albums of “Down East” humor, Sample spent 11 years (1993-2004) as a regular correspondent for CBS News “Sunday Morning,” hosted by Charles Osgood. He has written and/or illustrated over a dozen books, and is a sought-after narrator for films and audio books. He has performed thousands of shows, averaging 40-50 concert and after-dinner appearances per year. For more information, visit www.timsample.com.

Sample will share some of the quirkier aspects of growing up and living in Maine from his newest book, "Answers to Questions Nobody Was Askin'," as well as behind the scene glimpses into his long career in the entertainment business. If prompted, he might even play his guitar. A question and answer session and time to chat with Tim Sample as he signs his books will follow. Books will be available for purchase before and after his talk. The event is free. Please arrive early as it starts promptly at 10 a.m. Unable to attend? Call the Maine Coast Book Shop in Damariscotta at 207-563-3207 to reserve a signed copy to pick up at your convenience.