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I try not to stand on a soapbox and scream. That's boring. You've got to be funny sometimes. All my humor comes from anger. Satire is terrific therapy. Making people laugh is a joy, but making them think about something serious is the ultimate reward.

— Carl Hiaasen

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Source: "Ready to Give a Hoot", by Margaret Wappler; Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2006
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