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“You can make fun with Saddam Hussein jokes ... but you can't make fun of, say, the concentration camps. I think my target was not so much evil, but benign stupidity people doing stupid things without realising or, instead, thinking they were doing good.”

Quote by Tom Lehrer

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Tom Lehrer is an American singer-songwriter and mathematician. His musical career began in the 1950s, and he is known for his satirical songs. Lehrer's work is characterized by its wit and humor, and his dual talent in music and mathematics makes him a unique artist. more

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