A friend once accused me of using humor as a defense mechanism, as a way to deflect discomfort with certain subjects.\u00a0 I suppose I have been guilty of this in some situations, but I really like to laugh.\u00a0 I also like to examine what\u2019s behind my laughter.\u00a0 There\u2019s a lot of insight that can come to light if you want to understand what inspires a good yuck.\u00a0 I lean towards verbal humor as opposed to sight gags and have a special appreciation for observational humor and even political humor. It\u2019s timely.\u00a0 Often absurd.\u00a0 It points out the best — and worst — in human behavior.\u00a0 A satirist\u2019s craft requires extra bravery.\u00a0 He or she has to be willing to own his words. Responses might not be adoring.<\/p>\n
Do you remember the last time you laughed?\u00a0 What was so funny to you?\u00a0 Were you open to look at how something in your character might reflect the jokester or the subject of the joke?<\/p>\n
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