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Quote by Calvin Trillin

“The Banh Mi sandwich is really the only good argument for colonialism.”

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Calvin Trillin is an American journalist known for his humorous and satirical writing style. Born on December 5, 1935, he has had a career that spans various fields, including literature, commentary, and news reporting. more

“The health benefits, both mental and physical, of humor are well documented. A good laugh can diffuse tension, relieve stress, and release endorphins into your system, which act as a natural mood elevator. In Norman Cousin's book, Anatomy of an Illness, Cousin's describes the regimen he followed to overcome a serious debilitating disease he was suffering from. It included large doses of laughter and humor. Published in 1976, his book has been widely accepted by the medical community.”

“Other people are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.”

People Persons Hate Mirrors About Yourself Something You Love Love Or Hate

Author:Cherie Carter-Scott

“Without good communication, a relationship is merely a hollow vessel carrying you along on a frustrating journey fraught with the perils of confusion, projection, and misunderstanding.”

Journey Communication Confusion Misunderstanding Frustrating Vessel Peril Hollow Projection Good Communication

Book:If Love Is A Game, These Are The Rules

Source: If Love Is A Game, These Are The Rules

“I got a postcard from my gynecologist. It said, Did you know it's time for your annual check-up? No, but now my mailman does.”

Knows Doe Said Checks Annuals Did You Know Postcards Mailman Gynecologists

Author:Cathy Ladman

“Because when you’re laughing, there is no other emotion in that moment except for joy.”

Moments Joy Emotion Laughing That Moment

Book:Cancer on Five Dollars a Day Chemo Not Included: How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life

Source: Cancer on Five Dollars a Day Chemo Not Included: How Humor Got Me Through the Toughest Journey of My Life

“The reason the Democrats are so intent on passing a stem-cell bill is they're depending on the research to grow themselves a spine.”

Reason Grows Research Bills Democrat Passing Passings Cells Stem Spine Stem Cell

Author:Will Durst

“The administration says the American people want tax cuts. Well, duh. The American people also want drive-through nickel beer night. The American people want to lose weight by eating ice cream. The American people love the Home Shopping Network because it's commercial-free.”

People Want Wells Home Night Loses Cutting Taxes Eating Weight Ice Administration Beer Shopping Cream Ice Cream Tax Cuts Lose Weight Nickels Duh Eating Ice Cream

Author:Will Durst

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