Painterly two mismatched cups on a small lace-covered round table, steam rising against coral.

Original artwork, not a still

Lily Tomlin

I have always felt that humor was a wonderful vehicle to let us become connected with each other and ourselves… I try to portray the similarities and polarities in men and women, so that we can acknowledge and embrace our collective consciousness.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Tomlin describes humour as a means of recognising connections with other people and with oneself. Similarities and differences both belong to that project. Portraying them is presented as a way of acknowledging a shared human awareness, rather than allowing difference alone to keep people separate.

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