Over the holidays my family and I took a long road trip. To help make this long trip more enjoyable, we decided to listen to stand-up comedy. We heard sets by Patton Oswald, Pete Holmes, and Dave ...

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“Humor is a life skill. It’s great at a party, and it’s great in a meeting. But it’s not just about being funny. It’s about understanding your audience, your timing and your intent,” said Kong, who ...