Ideas worth spreading

Why humor is key to creativity

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Taika Waititi |

TEDxDoha

• October 2010

In this hilarious talk, comedian and director Taika Waititi considers the factors that drive an artist to make work, arguing that creative work needs to be fueled (to some degree) by fun -- and why a little humor can go a long way.

In this hilarious talk, comedian and director Taika Waititi considers the factors that drive an artist to make work, arguing that creative work needs to be fueled (to some degree) by fun -- and why a little humor can go a long way.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxDoha, an independent event.

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About the speaker

Taika Waititi

Filmmaker, actor

Taika Waititi is a filmmaker, actor, and comedian.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxDoha, an independent event.

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