In the creation of comedy, it is paradoxical that tragedy stimulates the spirit of ridicule; because ridicule, I suppose is an attitude of defiance: … - Charlie Chaplin

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In the creation of comedy, it is paradoxical that tragedy stimulates the spirit of ridicule; because ridicule, I suppose is an attitude of defiance: we must laugh in the face of our helplessness against the forces of nature - or go insane

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About Charlie Chaplin

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was a British comedic actor and director, usually known by his stage name of Charlie Chaplin.

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Birth Name: Charles Spencer Chaplin
Native Name: Charles Chaplin
Also Known As: The Tramp
Alternative Names: Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin • Chaplin • Charlot • Sir Charlie Chaplin • Sir Charles Chaplin • Charlie Chaplin Jr. • Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. • Charles Chaplin Jr.
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