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Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent his career finding the silly in the serious and using this tactic to influence real change. Listen in to learn how you can tap into the powers of humor in your own life.
There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has ...
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Oct 16, 2023 · [00:01:34] Roy Wood Jr.: You know, my father was a civil rights journalist. My father, if it was Black and it was strife, he was embedded there. So going all the way back to the Soweto riots, he got shot at by snipers. He was embedded in Vietnam, uh, with predominantly Black platoons. He was part of the civil rights movement.
There's a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that's why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent his career finding the silly in the serious and using this tactic to influence real change.
Mar 13, 2024 · These Roy T. Bennett quotes are full of hope, optimism, practical advice and truth. Here are 120 of his best and most inspiring quotes, to help you live your best life now. Roy T. Bennett Quotes. “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” – Roy T. Bennett. Respect other people’s feelings.
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