A Quote by Alan Lightman

I think all tragedies are best told with some humor. You have to relieve the darkness to let the reader get through it. Also, that life has happiness and sadness mixed together. If you told a story that was all darkness, it wouldn't be real.

Alan Lightman

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Alan Lightman
American - Physicist
Born: November 28, 1948

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David Lynch

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Kevin Hart

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Marina Warner

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Laozi

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Rebel Wilson

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Colson Whitehead

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Wayne Dyer

Comedy is a necessity to get through life with the fewest scars. Humor is the best antidote to help relieve all struggles.

Suzy Kassem

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Marchette Chute

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