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...just like sports are a diversion for millions from life's daily grind, just like college is a diversion from reality. That's why I never wanted to write for the news department; the sports department is much more fun. I'm with the Piano Man--I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints...
...still in use today, although most of the political prisoners have been replaced by common criminals. "We slept in a dormitory, 10 to a room." Communist orthodoxy ruled. When one of the cadre's daughters fell in love with him and talked of marriage, he could only laugh at her: "I told her, don't be ridiculous--how can you marry...
There was a time when I viewed Chris Rock with disgust. I could not find the humor in any of his antics. However, I finally settled down to watch this young genius at work [SHOW BUSINESS, Sept. 13]. He makes me laugh (to the point of hysterics) but also touches on subject matter that is highly political. Only he could have invited anti-affirmative action hero Ward Connerly on his TV show to tell him why we need affirmative action more than ever. When Chris Rock makes a joke, we should all listen. No one today can tell...
...sure even the most laid-back Harvardian is aware. I doubt I'll ever get to say, "See that Golden Gloves Champion'that's my roommate!" I also doubt that I'll ever go to Metropolitan to see my other friend dance. But as long as I get to laugh at them while they try out their punches and pliés, and we all get to collectively learn a line dance in the living room, I'll be content...
...Tutoring or not, mental improvement (or at least a happy outlook in life) can always be found with a laugh. Boston is full of cheesy comedy acts and sketchy nightclubs, but the most famous comedy club is in Faneuil Hall at the Comedy Connection (245 Quincy Market Bldg.; T: Gov't Center; 248-9700; Monday to Wednesday 8 p.m., Thursday 8:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; $10; 18+). National acts and Saturday Night Live characters abound at this touristy locale, but the raunchy R-rated Hypnotist (Thursday 8:30 p.m.) is the guy that...