Quote by Marlo Thomas

I think in my case, I had no choice but to have a good sense of humor. I grew up with my dad, Danny Thomas, and George Burns and Bob Hope and Milton Berle and Sid Caesar and all those guys were at our house all the time and telling jokes and making each other laugh.

I think in my case, I had no choice but to have a good sense

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This quote highlights how growing up in an environment surrounded by renowned comedians like Danny Thomas, George Burns, Bob Hope, Milton Berle, and Sid Caesar, influenced the speaker's sense of humor. With these influential figures constantly telling jokes and creating laughter, the speaker states that having a good sense of humor became inevitable. The quote emphasizes how a nurturing environment can shape one's inclinations and indicates the significant role humor played in the speaker's life.

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