If you work at comedy too laboriously, you can kill what's funny in the joke

If you work at comedy too laboriously, you can kill what's funny in the joke

Richard Russo is a renowned American author known for his witty and humorous writing style. He often infuses his novels with clever dialogue and sharp observations that elicit laughter from his readers. However, Russo himself has acknowledged the delicate balance between crafting a joke and overworking it to the point where it loses its humor.