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When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits.

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Allen Klein
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: April 26
Author
Lecturer
New York City
New York
Dealing
Event
Constantly
Humor
Diverts
Events
Sagging
Attention
Dragged
Death
Spirits
Spirit
Lifts

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