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An out-of-work comic ordered a cup of coffee at a seedy restaurant and spotted a long time rival busing dishes. "My God!" he said, "What's a comic of your talent doing here?"

"As bad as things seem, I'm still better off than you." replied the older comic/now busboy.

"How in the world do you figure that?" asked the first man.

"Well, for one thing, at least I don't eat here."