You wouldn't laugh during a conference where the boss says quarterly earnings are at an all-time low but you would laugh if the boss told a funny (or at least he thinks it's funny) joke.

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We have a laugh, we have a crack but when it's time to get down to business we get down and train hard -and that's all down to Rob.

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That it manages to make them laugh at the same time is a rare and welcome feat.

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"Thousands of Nigerian families they are going to be playing Monopoly over Christmas, having a good laugh and learning at the same time, and just appreciating the city, " she says.

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It got a big laugh - most notably from the Chancellor himself who looked chirpier than he has for a very long time indeed.

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"Oh, we fight all the time, " Walvius said with a laugh.

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And especially in a tough time like this, people appreciate somebody making them laugh.

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First, they want to laugh more than small audiences, so give them a chuckle or two from time to time.

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And in a time of recession, I really believe that people want to sit down and laugh about their lives.

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