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The satirist shoots to kill while the humorist brings his prey bac

The satirist shoots to kill while the humorist brings his prey back alive and eventually releases him again for another chance. – Peter De Vries

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At the risk of appearing disingenuous, I dont really think of myself as writing humor. Im simply reporting on the world I observe, which is frequently hilarious. – Richard Russo

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Someone once defined humor as a way to keep from killing yourself. I keep my sense of humor and I stay alive. – Abe Burrows

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Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself – with a smile. – J. B. Priestley

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I really wouldnt want to live in America. I found New York claustrophobic and dirty. I missed England when I was there, simple things like smells and the British sense of humor. – Jonny Lee Miller

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