"When we can find some humor in our upsets, they no longer seem as large or as important as they once did."

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This reflection on humor by Allen Klein resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in humor is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Allen Klein

Allen Klein was an American businessman whose aggressive negotiation tactics affected industry standards for compensating recording artists. He founded ABKCO Music & Records Incorporated. Klein increased profits for his musician clients by negotiating new record company contracts. He first achieved monetary and contractual gains for Buddy Knox and Jimmy Bowen, one-hit rockabillies of the late 1950s. He then managed Sam Cooke before becoming the manager of the Rolling Stones and later the Beatles, along with many other artists. This made him one of the most powerful individuals in the music industry during his era.

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"Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up."

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"Humor can help you cope with the unbearable so that you can stay on the bright side of things until the bright side actually comes along."

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"When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits."

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