At times of the severest depression, humor is what binds people together.
Interpretation
Humor can unite people during difficult times and help alleviate pain.
This quote by Robert Carlyle suggests that in moments of deep sadness and despair, humor serves as a crucial link that brings individuals closer together. It highlights the importance of laughter and lightheartedness in building connections and comfort among people facing hardships.
In practice
A therapist can quote this to emphasize the therapeutic role of humor in overcoming adversity.
Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else's expense. And I find that that's just a form of bullying in a major way. So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else's feelings.
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You have always told me it was Ernest. I have introduced you to every one as Ernest. You answer to the name of Ernest. You look as if your name was Ernest. You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life. It is perfectly absurd your saying that your name isn't Ernest.
Well, honey, a shot never does a coke any harm!
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