Lawrence Weschler on Laughter (1 of 4)

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Channel: Chicago Humanities · 2009 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Lawrence Weschler, art director for the Chicago Humanities Festival, describes the choice of Laughter as the theme of the 20th annual festival, and notes the difference between happiness and laughter.

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