“I have no sense of humor. I'm a very serious person.”
What this quote means
Don Rickles, master of biting humor, turns the idea that humor is frivolity on its head. By calling himself serious, he suggests his humor is actually a deep, serious observation of life. This quote invites us to reflect on the nature of humor: often it stems from an underlying gravity, a lucidity about human absurdities. It reminds us that laughter can be a serious response to the world's quirks.
How to apply it daily
Observe an absurd situation in your day and find a humorous angle in it. Notice how this serious perspective can transform your perception.
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