Chapter 12Don’t Touch Up the X-Rays

We are huge fans of the late Henny Youngman, the comedian who reeled off endless one-liners while holding (but never quite playing) his violin. As a source of entertainment, you’d be hard pressed to find anyone better—his jokes are classics:

• My mother is 88 and she doesn’t need glasses. She drinks right from the bottle.

• I’ve been in love with the same woman for 41 years. If my wife finds out, she’ll kill me.

• I told the doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to quit going to those places.

And, of course:

• Take my wife...Please!

When it comes to his skill as a comedian, we stand in awe. ...

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