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I Found This Funny

My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny at All

by Judd Apatow

I Found This Funny

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An anthology of humorous essays and writings on the topic of humor include entries by Steve Martin, Michael Chabon, Philip Roth, David Sedaris, and Conan O'Brien.

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Judd Apatow

October 31, 2010 Known for a groundbreaking TV comedy and a string of hilarious films, Judd Apatow has edited a new collection of humor writing, Things I Found Funny. He joins NPR's Liane Hansen to talk about what makes for good comedy — and just plain good writing.

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