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“Nothing is a joke with me. It just all comes out like one.” quote by Lorrie Moore
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““Nothing is a joke with me. It just all comes out like one.””

Lorrie Moore

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015

The speaker treats humor as a coping mechanism, seeing life as absurd yet sincere.

In simple terms: Humor is a serious way to face reality.

Key Takeaway

Embrace absurdity without losing depth.

Themes

humor absurdity coping authenticity

Mood

wry reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily stress
  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • social interaction

Key Concepts

existentialism self‑deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor change your perception of hardship?
  • When does humor become avoidance?
A Different Perspective

Humor can mask underlying pain if overused.

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