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humor

[hyoo-mer, yoo-] / ˈhyu mər, ˈyu- /




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Humor has inspired humanity to keep going in dark times, something that feels important to the trans performers participating in the Joy Who Lived.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He is author of the essay book "I Wouldn't Do That If I Were Me," published in 2022, and his 2015 bestseller “Little Victories” was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Humor can de-escalate tension, but it works best when the effort is authentic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“Two hours later we were all sitting in a movie theater. Humor is always there. It’s not really in my hands.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Humor infiltrated the outrage in his voice, which meant that he was thinking of a way out.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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