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Larry David

I think we're all good and bad, but good's not funny. Bad is funny. Suppress the good and let the bad out, and then you can be funny.

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Larry David means that everyone has both positive and negative traits, but humor often comes from highlighting the negative or flawed parts of ourselves. By focusing on these less perfect qualities instead of the good, people can create comedy that feels real and relatable.

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