There is a kind of happiness and wonder that makes you serious. It is too good to waste on jokes.
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W. Kamau Bell’s Thoughts on Awkward Relationships and Bridging Divides
The Science of Happiness
Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people in your own family.
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Comedian W. Kamau Bell discusses the challenges of finding common ground, even with people in your own family.
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