Hubert Selby Jr.All the energy of their frustration and fear going into their laughter.
About This Quote
When a person is laughing, they are experiencing a good feeling of humor. When they laugh hard enough, they have a chance to release all of the stress and tension that is keeping them from being able to feel good about themselves. Laughter has the ability to keep people happy and ultimately make them better people.
Source: Requiem For A Dream
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