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Quote by Garrison Keillor

“Humor is not a trick, not jokes. Humor is a presence in the world - like grace - and shines on everybody.”

Quote by Garrison Keillor

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Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor

English biography, 120-180 words more

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