If somebody accuses you in a story of being a crook, you ca… - Robert Orben

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If somebody accuses you in a story of being a crook, you can demand that they prove it. But if a comic says it and you protest, people say, 'What's the matter, you can't take a joke?'

Robert Orben

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Robert Orben (March 4, 1927 – February 2, 2023) was an American magician and professional comedy writer. He is also an author of books for magicians. He is the author of Speaker's Handbook of Humor.

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