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Quote by James Thurber
Comedy has to be done en clair. You cant blunt the edge of wit or

Comedy has to be done en clair. You cant blunt the edge of wit or the point of satire with obscurity. Try to imagine a famous witty saying that is not immediately clear. – James Thurber

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The story of Harold Ross, the New Yorker and me is a mere footnote to the story of our time, and we might as well face the truth that to researchers of the future, poking about among the ruins of time, we shall all be tiny glitters. But then, so are diamonds. – James Thurber

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There are two kinds of light – the glow that illumines, and the glare that obscures. – James Thurber

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I had no desire to be famous I just wanted to make the greatest music ever made. I didnt want anyone to know who I was. – Robert Smith

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I was in a karaoke video in 1991, for a song called Sukiyaki, which is a very famous Japanese song, and Ive actually heard from people that theyve been in bars in Asia where theyve seen me come up in the Sukiyaki video that they play behind you. Im in that. Im in a karaoke video. – Michael Weatherly

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I dont have the life of a famous person. But I do feel like Ive been able to connect with a lot of people. – Ann Brashares

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The same people who can deny others everything are famous for refusing themselves nothing. – Leigh Hunt

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I love slow music. – Norah Jones

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Disease, insanity, and death were the angels that attended my cradle, and since then have followed me throughout my life. – Edvard Munch

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As soon as I did my first five minutes of stand-up I knew that I would rather be a failure at comedy than a success in marketing. – Jimmy Carr

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