The only honest art form is laughter, co... by Lenny Bruce

comedian controversial satirist Activism stand-up comedy

The only honest art form is laughter, comedy. You can't fake it. Try to fake three laughs in an hour -- ha ha ha ha ha -- they'll take you away, man. You can't.

- Lenny Bruce

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