Meaning of life quote from Clive James (Sydney)

"Humour is a kind of emotional shock absorber for the bumps and potholes of life."

Clive James, age 0 (1939 - 2019)

Sydney, Australia

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Clive James, based in Sydney, Australia. As a renowned thinker (1939 - 2019), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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