One can always lament, you know - but to laugh in the face of life, that's very hard. And for me the great tragedian should also be a great comedian. (Martha Graham)

One can always lament, you know - but to laugh in the face of life, that's very hard. And for me the great tragedian should also be a great comedian.

Martha Graham

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