VIC:Climate change will kill laughs: comic

AAP General News (Australia)
02-25-2011
VIC:Climate change will kill laughs: comic

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By Devi Rajaram

MELBOURNE, Feb 25 AAP - Climate change could rob Melbourne of its beloved comedy festival,
one of Australia's best-known stand-up comedians says.

Rod Quantock says the art of making people laugh is part of Melbourne's identity, but
global warming could see off the fun.

"Because of climate change, in 25 years, we won't have a comedy festival," Quantock said.

"The money that we need for the comedy festival will be needed for solving the problems
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