Before and Laughter: A Life-Changing Book As I sit here, typing away on my computer, I can't help but think about the incredible journey that has led me to where I am today. From a young, unfulfilled and sad individual, to a successful comedian with a purpose - it's been quite the transformation. And it's all thanks to one thing: laughter. Yes, you heard me right. Laughter. That silly, silly sound that we all make when something is just a little bit too funny. The kind of sound that can bring tears to your eyes and ache in your belly. The kind of sound that can bring people together, no matter their differences. The kind of sound that can heal. But let me start at the beginning. My name is Jimmy Carr, and I was once just like you - bored, unfulfilled, and a little bit lost. I wasn't exactly depressed, but I was very sad. Think of a baby owl whose mum had recently died in a windmill accident - that's how sad I was. But then, something amazing happened. I discovered the power of dick jokes.

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