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Lynda Barry

If I didn't try to eavesdrop on every bus ride I take or look for the humor when I go for a walk, I would just be depressed all the time.

Lynda Barry

Humor

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Lynda Barry means that paying close attention to small, everyday moments and finding something funny in them helps her cope with negative feelings. Without this habit of observing and seeking humor, she would feel sad or hopeless much more often.

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