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“Never use naughtiness in mixed company, unless your witticism is so funny that your audience will shoot tears of happiness out of their eyes with a velocity sufficient to powerwash a small bus. Any joke that falls short of that standard will make you lose respect in the eyes of everyone except your best friends, who, as you know, lost respect for you long ago.”

Book:The Joy of Work: Dilbert's Guide to Finding Happiness at the Expense of Your Co-Workers

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Scott Adams

Scott Adams, born on June 8, 1957, is a renowned cartoonist. He is best known for his comic strip 'Dilbert', which has gained worldwide popularity since its debut in 1990. Adams' work is celebrated for its humorous take on modern workplace culture. more

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Book:Breaking Free From the Chains of Silence: A respectful exploration into the ramifications of Paedophilic abuse

Source: Breaking Free From the Chains of Silence: A respectful exploration into the ramifications of Paedophilic abuse

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Book:To Die For

Source: To Die For

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