Comedy Legend Larry Charles Is on an International Mission to Reveal the Power of Laughter (Podcast)The mind behind 'Seinfeld,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Borat' visited some of the most dangerous places on Earth.

ByPatrick Carone

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Larry Charles has been involved with some of the biggest comedy projects of the last 30 years. As a writer forSeinfeld, he was known for coming up with many of the sitcom's darkest moments, as well as developing the iconic Kramer character. As a director, he's worked behind the camera onCurb Your Enthusiasmwith formerSeinfeldcolleague Larry David, on the Sacha Baron Cohen guerrilla-style comediesBoratandBruno, and the documentaryReligulouswith Bill Maher.

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Clearly, the man has a keen eye for the funny and absurd, which has led him to his latest project,Larry Charles' Dangerous World of ComedyNetflix。This docu-series explores the varying definitions of comedy in different cultures around the world, from Russia, Iran and Nigeria to the American heartland.

On this episode ofHow Success Happens, we discover what comedy guru Larry Charles has learned about the vital importance of laughter.

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Patrick Carone

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Patrick Carone covers all aspects of entrepreneurship, specializing in the automotive, entertainment, hospitality, spirits and cannabis industries.

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