"From the moment we are born our culture encourages us to believe that outer well-being is the source of inner fulfillment ... Wherever we turn the principle is confirmed, encouraging us to become 'human havings' and 'human doings' rather than human beings."

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Source: How Russell Peters Got The Last Laugh. Interview with Ross Luippold, www.huffingtonpost.com. October 23, 2013.

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Russell Peters

Comedian, Actor

Russell Peters is a Canadian comedian known for his observational humor that explores cultural identity and diversity.

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