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The fine art of fibbing | Athena Kugblenu
10 minutes Posted Jun 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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Comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu has a hot take: we’re all liars, and that’s OK. Exploring the line between the little lies that do no harm and the big, self-serving whoppers you’d best avoid, she offers a crucial question to ask yourself to help determine if honesty is the best policy — or if a fib might best fit the situation.

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