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When you try to be funny in every line, you place an intolerable burden not only on yourself but on the reader. You have to allow the reader to breathe.

Source: William Zinsser's 'On Writing Well'
-- S J Perelman, (Feb 1 1904-1979), US humorist; Sidney Joseph was best known for Around the World in 80 Days.

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