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Will Durst

There is humor in the specter of the worst disaster in our nation's history. All I have to do is sweep away the debris of shock to find it.

Will Durst

Humor

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Will Durst is saying that even when faced with the memory of a terrible national tragedy, he can still find something funny once he gets past the initial feeling of shock. He believes that humor can exist alongside serious and painful events if you look beyond the immediate emotional impact.

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