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Quote by James Boswell
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry s

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation. – James Boswell

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I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends. – James Boswell

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I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything. – James Boswell

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Advertisers also know that humor can help bond us to their product. – Allen Klein

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For the most part, comedians are pretty friendly with each other. They always say they badmouth each other, but most of the time, theyre friends. Were the only ones that can really stand our type of humor. – Colin Quinn

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I remember when humor was gentle pokes. I used to call it arm around the shoulder humor. Now they go for the jugular and they take no prisoners. Its mean, mean stuff. – Robert Orben

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If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor. – Jennifer Jones

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Petition me no petitions, sir, to-day;
Let other hours be set apart for business.
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And this our queen shall be as drunk as we. – Henry Fielding

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Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die. – Mel Brooks

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