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“We’re Often Under the Mistaken Impression that Cheering People Up Involves Being Sunny.”

Happiness interview: Alain de Botton. I’m a longtime and ardent fan of Alain de Botton. Sometimes, you find a writer who shares your preoccupations, and this is absolutely the case for me with his imaginative, insightful work. Subjects including happiness, work, love, and the problem of biography — his books tackle all these fascinating subjects, and more. His latest book …