When we say that someone lives by his wits, we don’t mean that he makes an income from stand-up comedy, and when we call someone a half-wit we don’t suggest that that person lacks a funny side.
 Christopher Hitchens, Letters to a Young Contrarian (2001). copy citation

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Author Christopher Hitchens
Source Letters to a Young Contrarian
Topic comedy wit
Date 2001
Language English
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