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J. B. Priestley

Comedy, we may say, is society protecting itself - with a smile.

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Comedy serves as a way for people to deal with difficult or uncomfortable truths by making them easier to accept through humor. It acts like a shield that helps society address problems while keeping a light, friendly tone.

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