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Laughter, and the broader category of humor, are key elements in helping us go on with our life after a loss.

Allen Klein

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Allen Klein
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: April 26
Author
Lecturer
New York City
New York
Happiness
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Helping
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Life
Laughter
Keys
Elements
Loss
Humor
Joy
Broader

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