Producing the Punchline – James Longman shares the value of sharing a laugh

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In this episode of the Humourology podcast, Paul Boross is joined by acclaimed Hollywood Producer James Longman. Longman reminisces on a childhood filled with laughter and a love of silliness. Longman discusses the influence that humour has had on his life as he laughed his way to Hollywood where he works with some of the world’s biggest stars (Tom Cruise), Washington royalty (Michelle Obama) and funniest people (Will Ferrell). Longman discusses the influence that humour has had on his life as he laughed his way to Hollywood where he works with some of the world’s funniest people.

 

“Humor provides a moment of levity that takes you away from the misery, the tough things in life. It lifts you up.”

Longman’s admiration for the uplifting quality of humour shines through as he shares his inspiring experiences and a hysterical story or two on this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast.

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