“I had to develop a sense of humor I'm sure it's a defense mechanism. It was, 'Before they make fun of me, I'll make a joke.' Being funny is just a point of view about life in general. Sometimes it's born out of difficult childhoods, where you have to develop a sense of humor. Ultimately, it's a gift.”

— Nathan Lane

Marshall Fine (January 24, 2000) "Nathan the 'Great'", The Journal News, p. 1E.

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