By 
Hannah Gadsby
 | 
TED Stage Talk

Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not.

Hannah Gadsby's groundbreaking special "Nanette" broke comedy. In a talk about truth and purpose, she shares three ideas and three contradictions. Or not.

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personal growth
creativity
art
storytelling
performance
autism spectrum disorder
humor
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