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...self-deprecating humor is familiar to the 4,500 residents of this beautiful, barren 450,000-acre (182 hectare) reservation. Irony is almost unavoidable because the realities of life here are grim. According to school officials, nearly half of all families exist below the poverty line. Unemployment runs as high as 85%. Alcohol and drug abuse are appalling...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Postcard from Chief Dull Knife College | 10/16/2008 | See Source »

...have sort of a dark sense of humor, with sarcasm permeating through both of your books. What influenced your humor, and do you yourself find it dark...

Author: By Catherine J. Zielinski, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Simon H. Rich | 10/15/2008 | See Source »

...Many studies have indicated that women find humor to be the number one desirable trait in men. But, your MySpace page says you’re currently single...

Author: By Catherine J. Zielinski, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Simon H. Rich | 10/15/2008 | See Source »

...Delhi, asked, “Daddy, why are we here? Nothing is ever happening here.” Afterward, Goldman inquired about the role of diaspora communities in economic development while Pande brought up the impact of widespread corruption on entrepreneurship. As moderator, Bhabha injected a fair amount of humor into the proceedings, yet he also provided one of the most probing questions: “Why is the China-India question such a hot topic?” Once audience members were invited to participate, the lively discussion continued for nearly two hours. “I think...

Author: By Evan T. R. Rosenman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Prof. and Panel Talk Asia | 10/15/2008 | See Source »

...recent days, McCain has attempted to move away from his campaign's controversial negative tone, and instead present his genuine optimistic persona and inspire Americans with leadership and good humor during these uncertain times. While still in the midst of this midcourse correction, it may be risky for McCain to strike Obama forcefully in such a high-profile forum...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Final Debate, Can McCain Rattle an Imperturbable Foe? | 10/15/2008 | See Source »

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