Brian Regan Quotes

A formula for comedy is comedy equals tragedy plus time. A difficult or uncomfortable situation takes place, and then you laugh about it later down the road.

Brian Regan

• Comedy
• Difficult
• Situation
• Laughing
• Tragedy

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• A formula for comedy is comedy equals tragedy plus time. A difficult or uncomfortable situation takes place, and then you laugh about it later down the road.

  

  Brian Regan
  • Comedy
  • Difficult
  • Situation