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| Posted: That Charlie Hebdo, the French satirical magazine targeted by extremists earlier this month, carries cartoons of the prophet Mohammed on the cover of its issue published January 14 is seen by many not only to strike a blow for non-violent free speech, but also to highlight the importance of comedy in bidding to affect change.In a world where many promote a 'them and us' mind-set, the collective appeal of good comedy can stimulate accord. Clever people the world over agree. I caught up with comedy big-brain Dan Patterson during a trip to Jerusalem just before Christmas, where some clever souls had put together an impressive forum, Comedy for a Change, which attracted high profile funny men from all over the globe, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, atheist, whatever.During a natter with Patterson he told me that comedy is an effective tool for pricking the intentions of the high and mighty. "It's like the lifting of the screen on The Wizard of Oz," says the man behind TV shows Whose L... |
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