Amy Poehler got earnest about her love for comedy while accepting an honor at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards. There’s no greater joy for me than laughing at people who I love — laughing with them and at them, both! And them laughing with me, Poehler said on stage at the ceremony, which took place […]
Amy Poehler: ‘Comedy Has Saved My Life Many Times’
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