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I was informed recently by someone whose opinion I respect that, if I base my life philosophy around the thoughts of comedians, I was being foolish. They saw them as nothing more than pranksters, ...

It can be difficult to stand out as a character known for your sense of humor, given the fact that everyone has a different idea of what is funny. There is your standard comedian who can tell a joke ...