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Old 05-23-2003, 09:09 AM   #33
perth
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Originally posted by Tobiasly

Reminds me of Mel Brook's (alleged) quote, "Tragedy is when I stub my toe. Comedy is when you fall into a manhole and die".

(Disclaimer: I did the obligatory snopes.com search for this quote and turned up nothing. Please don't bash me if it turns out that Mr. Brooks did not make this comment.)
i think gary larson used that one at the beginning of one of his far side collections. he also attributed it to mel brooks. for what its worth.

~james
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