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The quote says that laughter can make us feel better when it helps us notice that other people share our thoughts. It suggests comfort comes from feeling less alone in what we think. It also presents humor as a way of building connection with others.
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About Sandi Toksvig
Danish-British broadcaster, comedian, presenter and writer, born 1958
Sandi Toksvig is a Danish-British broadcaster, comedian, presenter, and writer active in British radio, stage, and television. Born in 1958, she is also known for her work as a political activist and for co-founding the Women’s Equality Party in 2015. She has written plays, novels, and children’s books, moving easily between performance and the page. Her public life has also included coming out as a lesbian in 1994, a detail that became part of her widely recognised personal and political profile.
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Books by Sandi Toksvig
Hitler's Canary
2006
Peas Queues The Minefield Of Modern Manners
2014
Valentine Grey
2013