as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist
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Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist, an award-winning author, and a frequent guest on TV and radio.
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Ron Hart, Orange County Register, 16 July 2024
Gaurav Kapoor Infinity Hall, 32 Front St., Hartford Indian comedian and vlog humorist Gaurav Kapoor jokes about relationships, cricket, veganism and whatever is on his mind.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
According to Rolling Stone, the humorist befriended several U.S. presidents, like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and considered music legends like Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson some of his closest friends.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Kinky Friedman, the tongue-in-cheek humorist and alt-country musician of the Texas Jewboys, has died, bandmate Little Jewford confirmed to The New York Times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 June 2024
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Ron Hart, Orange County Register, 16 July 2024
Gaurav Kapoor Infinity Hall, 32 Front St., Hartford Indian comedian and vlog humorist Gaurav Kapoor jokes about relationships, cricket, veganism and whatever is on his mind.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024
According to Rolling Stone, the humorist befriended several U.S. presidents, like George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and considered music legends like Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson some of his closest friends.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Kinky Friedman, the tongue-in-cheek humorist and alt-country musician of the Texas Jewboys, has died, bandmate Little Jewford confirmed to The New York Times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 June 2024
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