Humor in Dark Places: A Listener Jumps on His Father’s Grave

The Takeaway

Yesterday, The Takeaway spoke with Kaylin Andres, a 23-year-old diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer who uses comedy as her coping mechanism. And  the conversation led to more questions: How have others used comedy and laughter to get through tough times? Listener  Duncan Rogers  shares a story about literally jumping on his father’s grave.

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