Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.

Mel Brooks
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In the world of tragedy, your life is forever changed. You may never be the same person again. In the world of comedy, however, you often end up slightly worse off. In other words, tragedy is when you cut your finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.

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