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humorist

[hyoo-mer-ist, yoo-] / ˈhju mər ɪst, ˈju- /


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No dichotomy better represents Berlant’s razor-sharp, thoroughly tasteful wit, which sits halfway between refined humorist and go-for-broke court jester.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

At 94, author and humorist Judith Viorst remains as feistily funny—and honest—as ever.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025

He started his career as a vaudeville performer and was a famed humorist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” the humorist Will Rogers once said — which tells you he wasn’t a book publishing executive.

From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2023

It was the cantankerous, curmudgeonly talk show humorist Jean Shepherd who entranced him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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