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A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.

Mignon McLaughlin

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Mignon McLaughlin
Age: 70 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 6
Died: 1983
Died: December 20
Journalist
Writer
the United States of America
Majors
Major
Defense
Laughter
Humor
Minor
Trouble
Minors
Sense
Troubles
Life
Twilight

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